Super Eagles Drops in Latest FIFA Ranking
Super Eagles drops on the latest FIFA ranking, despite a record win in the opening stages of the AFCON qualifier.
FIFA, the world’s football governing body, yesterday, released its ranking for June, with the three times African Champions, now ranked fourth in Africa and 31st in the world.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions was previously ranked 30th globally and third in Africa, behind top-ranking Senegal and second-placed Morocco.
But the Super Eagles dropped a step down to make room for Tunisia, the Carthage Eagles now 30th in the world and third on the continent. Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions complete the top five ranking teams in Africa.
Indeed, Nigeria’s wins in the last two competitive matches could not push the Peseiro -tutored team upwards to boost its status.
The Nigerian lads defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in Abuja to kickoff the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a winning note.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen scored four to power the Jose Peseiro-led team to a historic 10-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in Morocco four days later.
Nigeria’s recent two international friendly matches against Mexico and World-Cup bond Ecuador, appeared to have affected the national team’s standing.
The three-time Africa Champions lost to both Mexico (2-1) and Ecuador (1-0) in the United States.
From the other side, former world champions Brazil retain their place at the top of the standings, having replaced Belgium in March.
Belgium, Argentina, France, and England make up the top five.
