Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain ranked 26th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on Monday. Multiple outlets report that, while Nigeria’s global position is unchanged, the team slips to fourth in Africa. The reports attribute the change in Africa standings to results influencing other teams’ continental rankings, including Egypt’s strong performance in the World Cup, which lifts Egypt’s standing relative to Nigeria.
The Super Eagles last played an international match in June, in a friendly against Portugal, which Nigeria lost 2-1. The update is presented as a continuation of Nigeria’s current world-ranking placement, with only the continental rank shifting based on the wider ranking calculations following recent international fixtures and tournament outcomes.
Across the sources, the consistent points are Nigeria’s retained 26th place globally and the drop to fourth among African teams, with Egypt highlighted as a key factor in the continental reshuffle.
