Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped another spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking, now standing at 39th globally as of July.
According to the ranking released by the world football governing body, FIFA, the Nigerian team retained their rating of 1,498.93 from June.
The decline follows a significant drop in June when Nigeria fell from 30th to 38th place after underwhelming performances in World Cup qualifying matches.
The drop on the global stage in July however did not affect the team’s position on the continental stage as the 5th behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Cote d ‘Ivoire.
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On the global scene, three continental competitions and a plethora of international friendlies have been served up in June and July, with no fewer than 125 matches having been contested across the globe.
Having successfully defended their CONMEBOL Copa América crown, Argentina (1st) tightens their grip at the top of the pile. France (2nd) 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.
Recall that Spain beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final hosted in Germany last Sunday.
England (4th, up 1) are just behind the leading pack, having leapfrogged Brazil (5th, down 1) and Belgium (6th, down 3) now find themselves outside the top five.
(NAN)