Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Eric Chelle’s side garnered 1,585.2 points to remain ahead of Turkey, Australia, Algeria, Canada and Ivory Coast, who occupy 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st positions respectively in the global standings.
The Super Eagles have not featured in competitive action since June, when they suffered a two-one defeat to former European champions Portugal in an international friendly.
Nigeria’s continental slide was triggered by Egypt’s run to the Round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup, where the Pharaohs were narrowly beaten three-two by Argentina, a result that lifted them to third in Africa.
Morocco retained their position as the continent’s highest-ranked side after advancing to the quarter-finals of the tournament, with the Atlas Lions also climbing one place globally, from seventh to sixth. Senegal remain Africa’s second-ranked nation despite dropping three places in the world rankings, while Algeria slipped one place globally but held onto fifth position on the continent. Related News Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria departs Aberdeen for Glasgow Garcia to step down as Belgium coach after World Cup quarter-final run Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark fresh dating rumours after Venice dinner
