The Nigeria nationwide soccer workforce has risen to twenty sixth place within the newest FIFA World Rankings, a bounce of 12 locations following their efficiency on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nigeria was beforehand ranked thirty eighth earlier than the replace. The rise is basically attributed to their third-place end at AFCON, the place the Tremendous Eagles reached the semifinals earlier than defeating Egypt within the playoff to safe the bronze medal.
Nigeria’s new place on the listing additionally positions them among the many high African groups globally. As of the newest rankings, Morocco and Senegal stay the 2 highest-ranked African groups. Nigeria at the moment sits simply behind them, making the Tremendous Eagles one of many high three African nations within the FIFA standings.
FIFA rankings are up to date periodically all year long based mostly on aggressive matches and pleasant matches. The subsequent replace is scheduled for April 2026, which means Nigeria’s place just isn’t mounted and will change based mostly on future outcomes.
