The Super Eagles have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting at 38th globally after a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes suffered a setback with a historic loss to the Benin Republic and a draw against South Africa in the African qualifiers, jeopardizing their chances of making it to the 2026 tournament.
In the updated FIFA rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles have fallen to 5th place in Africa, down two spots on the continental list.
Morocco has risen to 12th globally, becoming the top-ranked African team. They are followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (36th), and Cote d'Ivoire (37th) as the second, third, and fourth teams in Africa, respectively.
Globally, Argentina, France, Belgium, Brazil, and England occupy the top five positions.
Eagles in Crisis
The Super Eagles’ struggle in World Cup qualification has left them with just three points from four matches, trailing leaders Rwanda by four points in Group C.
In response to the poor performance, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to hire a new technical adviser for the team in the coming weeks.
Shortly after this announcement, head coach Finidi George resigned, less than two months into his tenure. His departure coincided with a public dispute with star forward Victor Osimhen, who reacted strongly to Finidi’s alleged comments questioning his commitment to the national team.
The NFF has yet to officially address Finidi’s resignation or Osimhen’s remarks. The Super Eagles’ next competitive fixture will be in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers later this year.
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