Cover
Super Eagles drops in FIFA ranking, Argentina, France rise above Brazil
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped from 35th to 40th position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking.
The ranking was published on FIFA’s official website on Thursday, 6th April.
Following their poor of form, the the latest ranking meant the Super Eagles also drop in Africa as they now occupy sixth place on the continent.
Guinea-Bissau, who beat the Eagles 1-0 on match day three of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abuja, climbed to 113.
The Eagles’ next opponent in the AFCON qualifiers, Sierra Leone, dropped to 117 in the ranking.
The Reigning AFCON holders Teranga Lions of Senegal moved up to 18th spot while Tunisia rose to 28 in the world ranking and third in Africa.
2022 World Cup winners Argentina are back at the summit of the FIFA ranking for the first time in over six years.
The Albiceleste leapfrogged South American rivals Brazil after enjoying friendly wins over Panama and Curaçao at the same time as their old rivals were losing to Morocco.
Runners-up at last year’s World Cup, France, also moved past the Brazilians after beating the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland in their opening UEFA EURO qualifiers.
The next FIFA men’s world ranking will be published on 20 July2023.
Jorge Jesus, Nani Pay Tribute To Ronaldo Following Portugal Retirement
Wema Bank Unveils 21 Finalists for Hackaholics 7.0 Grand Finale in Lagos
Namibia President Declares Dangote’s $2.5bn Energy Investment a Landmark for Africa’s Industrial Future
Peller Regrets Crashing Car For Jarvis, Accuses Wife Of Calling Him Manipulator
FIDELITY BANK PARTNERS CANEX WKND 2026 TO BOOST NIGERIA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY
West Ham Sack Nuno Espírito Santo, Hold Talks With Scott Parker Over Managerial Replacement
Ondo Police Raid Suspected Fake Dollar Factory in Odigbo, Arrest One, Recover Three Bags of Counterfeit Notes
Dangote Eyes Egypt for Next Phase of African Industrial Expansion
Airtel Nigeria launches open network to strengthen transparency, customer trust
Yomi Duroladipo’s New Move: Son of Legendary Chief Duro Ladipo Takes Charge as TAMPAN Oyo State Governor
Wema Bank Announces November 6 for Hackaholics 7.0 Grand Finale, Unveils ‘Festival of the Future’
Toluwanisings’ Widow Agrees to Home Burial as Associate Appeals for End to Online Attacks
POWER IS A BUS-STOP: WHEN YOU ALIGHT, WILL YOU LEAVE A FRAGRANCE OR A STENCH? BY OSIFO WASHINGTON
Ekiti Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Attack on Sowore in Ado-Ekiti
Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Distribute 2,000 Food Packs to Vulnerable Abuja Residents
