Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles, have moved one place to the 40th position in the World football governing body, FIFA, ranking for the month of March.
The Nigerian side, which forced Africa’s best ranked country, Senegal, to a one-all draw in London a fortnight ago, improved by getting 726 points as against its 725 points in February.
Nigeria is also ranked fifth best country on the continent behind Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
Meanwhile, Brazil has moved to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, reclaiming their seat at the top of the podium after a seven-year hiatus.
Not since elimination from 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa at the hands of the Netherlands – being usurped in the table by eventual champions Spain and the Oranje – have A Seleção (plus 1) held the number one position.
However, recent wins over Uruguay and Paraguay in booking their place at Russia 2018 secured their return to top spot.
The next FIFA World Ranking will be released on May 4, 2017.
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