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  • FIFA Ranking: Nigeria move up one spot but slip out of Africa’s top 5

    FIFA Ranking: Nigeria move up one spot but slip out of Africa’s top 5

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped out of the top five teams in Africa, as the latest FIFA rankings see reigning Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Cote d’Ivoire overtake them for fifth place on the continent.

    The rankings, released on Thursday, reflect Nigeria’s inconsistent form in recent months, with the three-time African champions now ranked sixth in Africa.

    Since their heartbreaking loss to Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON final in February, the Super Eagles have struggled for consistency.

    In their last 11 matches across all competitions, Nigeria has won just four, drawn four, and lost three.

    Their 2025 campaign started on a high note with a solid 2-0 away victory against Rwanda in the World Cup qualifiers.

    However, they failed to build on that momentum, settling for a disappointing 1-1 draw at

    home against Zimbabwe in March.

    Meanwhile, Cote d’Ivoire has been in exceptional form, winning eight of their last 11 games.

    Their recent 1-0 victories over Burundi and Gambia have strengthened their position in the race for the 2026 World Cup, securing 16 points and maintaining their lead in their qualifying group ahead of Gabon.

    This strong performance has propelled the Elephants into Africa’s top five, alongside Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria.

    Global Rankings: Nigeria Makes Slight Progress

    Despite their drop in Africa’s pecking order, the Super Eagles have moved up one spot globally, climbing from 44th to 43rd in the latest FIFA rankings.

    However, this minor improvement has not been enough to keep them among the continent’s top teams.

    At the international level, Argentina remains the world’s top-ranked team, followed by France, England, Brazil, and Spain.

    The rest of the global top 10 includes the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Germany.

    Africa’s Top 10 FIFA Rankings:

    Morocco

    Senegal

    Egypt

    Algeria

    Cote d’Ivoire

    Nigeria

    Tunisia

    Cameroon

    Mali

    South Africa

  • Finidi Reportedly Resigns as Super Eagles Head Coach

    Finidi Reportedly Resigns as Super Eagles Head Coach

    The former Ajax player has faced heavy criticisms from Nigerian football fans after Nigeria’s last two 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin.

    Finidi led the team to a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo – and suffered a 2-1 loss to Benin.

    Following the unfavorable results, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a communique on Thursday expressed readiness to appoint a foreign technical adviser to manage the Super Eagles.

    “The Executive Committee wholeheartedly apologized to Nigerians for the dismal output and subsequent very poor returns of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, in four out of 10 matches in the ongoing qualification series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

    “The committee resolved to beef up the NFF Technical Department with more qualitative hands. Equally, the Technical and Development Sub-Committee will be re-jigged with immediate effect,” the communique reads in part.

    It is unconfirmed if the decision of the NFF has led to the reported resignation of the former Nigerian international.

    Nigeria in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualification stage occupies fifth position having amassed 3 points; Zimbabwe is placed bottom of the group with 2 points.

    Similarly, Rwanda tops the group with 7 points; tied on the same tally with South Africa and Benin in second and third respectively, while Lesotho has accumulated 5 points in fourth place.

     

  • BREAKING: Super Eagles Ready to Depart Libya After Airport Delay

    BREAKING: Super Eagles Ready to Depart Libya After Airport Delay

    The officials and players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria are ready to depart from Libya in the aftermath of over 14 hours of alleged maltreatment by the country on Sunday, Okay.ng reports.

    This was made available by a sports enthusiast, named as Pooja Media, through his X handle on Monday.

    He Stated: “Super Eagles players and all officials are boarding to fly out of Libya to Nigeria. Thank God.”

    In Confirmation, a player, Bruno Onyemaechi, wrote: “Me and Libya, I don wash my hands commot. Nothing concerns me and una again. Thank God I’m going back.”

  • Libyan Football Federation President Quits

    Libyan Football Federation President Quits

    Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, the president of the Libyan Football Federation, has quit his position, citing that he doesn’t want to be part of the failure of Libyan sports, Okay.ng reports.

    This decision comes amid growing tensions surrounding the treatment of the Nigerian national team ahead of a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

    Al-Shalmani’s resignation was announced during a regular meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly, where he reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues and forgave everyone from all segments of the sports sector. Despite the circumstances, Al-Shalmani stood firm on his record of service, highlighting his history in the International, Arab, and African Federation.

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria, scheduled to play against Libya, faced inhumane treatment upon arrival, being held at an abandoned airport for over 15 hours. This led to the team resolving not to play the match, citing safety concerns. However, the Libyan Football Federation clarified that the delay was due to routine air traffic and logistical challenges, not deliberate foul play.

    The Super Eagles players and officials have departed from Libya, with player Bruno Onyemaechi expressing relief, saying “Thank God I’m going back.”

  • 2024 Ranking – Super Eagles Rises to 36th in FIFA October

    2024 Ranking – Super Eagles Rises to 36th in FIFA October

    Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA rankings for October. This progress comes after they earned 1503.29 points, mainly because of their strong performance in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. And also a major contribution to their rise was a 1-0 victory over Libya on October 11 in Uyo.

    With this improvement, Nigeria has moved up to fourth place in Africa, leaving behind its previous position of sixth, now behind Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt.

    October was a busy month for international football, having about 32 World Cup 2026 qualifiers and 47 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers among a total of 96 matches, which included Nations League games and friendlies. These matches led to some changes in the FIFA rankings.

    Argentina still remains at the top of the global rankings, but their lead over France (2nd) and Spain (3rd) has decreased. England is in 4th, Brazil in 5th, and Belgium in 6th, while Portugal (7th, up 1) and Italy (9th, up 1) have moved slightly.

    The top 10 is completed by the Netherlands (8th, down 1) and Colombia (10th, down 1), with Germany just outside in 11th place (up 2).

    Other countries making progress include Algeria (37th, up 4), Peru (38th, up 5), and Greece (42nd, up 6). Cameroon has also returned to the top 50, now at 49th (up 4). In Africa, teams like Equatorial Guinea (88th, up 6), Zimbabwe (117th, up 7), The Gambia (128th, up 7), and Botswana (140th, up 7) have seen significant improvements in their rankings.