In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria has dropped to the 38th position.
The three-time African champions dropped eight places from 30th position to 38th position in the FIFA ranking.
It was learnt that the Super Eagles now have 1498.93 points, a decrease from their previous 1520.27 points.
This drop marks a significant shift in the global football landscape, as Nigeria continues to face challenges on the international stage.
Following a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a subsequent 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a match held in Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles faced challenges in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Nigeria also dropped two places and is now ranked fifth behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Cote d’Ivoire, respectively.
Meanwhile, World champions Argentina retained their number one position on the ranking, with France, Belgium, Brazil, and England completing the top five in the world.
The South American giants gained 2.14 points, bringing their total to 1860.14, reflecting their consistent high-level performance in recent tournaments.
Liberia remains the biggest climber in the rankings, moving up 10 positions to a new highest rank of 142nd.
The Lone Stars of Liberia also scored the most points, gaining 37.47 points.
Equatorial Guinea experienced the biggest drop, falling 10 positions and losing 47.53 points, marking a significant downturn in their ranking.
San Marino occupies the bottom spot in the ranking of 210 teams, with Eritrea being the sole unranked country.
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