Again, Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking.
In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintains the 1,498.93 points it had in June.
The team suffered a massive drop in the June ranking from 30th to 38th after lacklustre performances in the World Cup Qualifying matches.
However, the drop on the global stage in July did not affect the team’s position on the continental stage, remaining fifth behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Cote d ‘Ivoire.
On the global scene, three continental competitions and many international friendlies have been served up in June and July, with at least 125 matches contested.
Having successfully defended their CONMEBOL Copa América crown, Argentina (first) tightens their grip at the top of the pile. France (second) are still their closest challengers after reaching the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2024.
Newly crowned European champions Spain (3rd, up 5) have yet more reason to celebrate after hauling themselves into the top three of the ranking.
England (fourth) are just behind the leading pack, having leapfrogged Brazil (fifth) and Belgium (sixth) now find themselves outside the top five.
(NAN)
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