Nigeria Rise To 38th In FIFA Rankings Despite Performances Against DR Congo

Nigeria have climbed three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, following a month in which the Super Eagles featured in two crucial competitive matches.

The new ranking factors in 149 international games played since the last update, including Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon and the 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which the Eagles eventually lost 4–3 on penalties in the African play-off.

Although the penalty defeat cost Nigeria a place at the 2026 World Cup, the team’s performances were still strong enough to push them higher on the global table. Nigeria now sit on 1,502.46 points, placing them fifth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.

Morocco lead the continent with 1,713.12 points, while Senegal follow in 19th place globally with 1,648.07 points. Egypt occupy 34th with 1,520.68, just ahead of Algeria in 35th on 1,516.37 points.

The African standings are tightly contested, with Nigeria holding a slim edge over sixth-placed Tunisia, who sit 40th with 1,497.13 points. Further down the list, Ivory Coast trail with 1,489.59 points, while DR Congo stand on 1,442.50, showing how competitive the region has become.