Super Eagles Jump 12 Places To 26th In FIFA Rankings After AFCON Bronze Finish

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have soared to 26th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, marking a stunning 12-place leap from their previous 38th position.

The rise comes after Nigeria’s strong performance at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where they secured third place.

In Africa, the Super Eagles now sit as the continent’s third-best team, trailing only AFCON champions Senegal, ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, placed eighth. Algeria and Egypt hold the fourth and fifth spots in the African standings.

At the global level, the top 10 teams feature Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia.