FIFA rankings: Super Eagles climb to 41st, return to Africa’s top five

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 17/10/2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four spots to 41st in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, making a return to the top five football nations in Africa.The updated rankings, released on Friday by FIFA, mark a significant boost for Nigeria, which rose from 45th place thanks to recent strong performances in its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.The three-time African champions also moved ahead of the Ivory Coast, now ranked 42nd in the world.Nigeria’s rise in the rankings follows a strong run in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, which included a 2–1 victory over Lesotho in (…)
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