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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped once again in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, released on Thursday. The three-time African champions have slipped from 38th to 39th position globally.
This follows a significant drop last month, where the Super Eagles fell from 30th to 38th place.
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Despite this decline in the global rankings, the Super Eagles have maintained their fifth position within Africa. The top spot in Africa remains with the Atlas Lions of Morocco.
The Teranga Lions of Senegal, Egypt, and Cote d’Ivoire occupy the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots in Africa respectively.
Meanwhile, Argentina, the reigning world champions who recently defended their Copa America title, continues to hold the top position.
France remains second, while Spain, the new European champions, climb to third spot on the global stage. England’s Three Lions have moved up to fourth after reaching the final of Euro 2024, pushing Brazil down to fifth.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking is scheduled for release on September 19, 2024.
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