The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 39th position in the latest FIFA rankings, following a strong start in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying campaign.
Despite this, they have dropped one spot in the African rankings, now sitting sixth in the continental standings.
Under caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen, the three-time African champions secured a convincing 3-0 win over Benin and followed it up with a goalless draw against Rwanda in Kigali.
The team’s next challenge will be a double-header against Libya as they continue their push for AFCON qualification.
Editorial
Nigeria's Super Eagles maintaining their global FIFA ranking of 39th reflects their steady performances on the international stage.
While they have slipped slightly in the African rankings, moving down to sixth place, their recent results in AFCON qualifying show promise. The 3-0 victory over Benin and a solid draw in a tough away fixture against Rwanda highlight the team’s resilience.
Looking ahead, the upcoming matches against Libya will be crucial in solidifying their position in the AFCON qualifiers. Caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has done a commendable job in maintaining the team’s momentum, and a strong performance in the next fixtures could help the Super Eagles climb back up the rankings.
Did You Know?
- The Super Eagles are three-time AFCON champions, with their last title win coming in 2013.
- Nigeria’s current FIFA ranking of 39th places them among the top teams in Africa, although they dropped to sixth in the African rankings.
- The Super Eagles’ next challenge in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers will be against Libya in a double header.
- Augustine Eguavoen has been serving as the caretaker coach for the Nigerian national team during the AFCON qualifying campaign.
- The FIFA World Rankings are updated every month and reflect the performance of national teams based on recent match results.
