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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles moved up three places in the latest men\u2019s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).<\/p>\n

FIFA released the latest men\u2019s ranking on its official website.<\/p>\n

The three-time African champions were previously ranked 39th in the world.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles also moved from sixth to fourth position in Africa.<\/p>\n

The West Africans defeated the Mediterranean Knights of Libya 1-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, their only engagement in October.<\/p>\n

The Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Senegal and Pharaohs of Egypt are the only teams ranked above the Super Eagles on the continent.<\/p>\n

Argentina remain on top of the ranking with France and Spain in second and third position respectively.<\/p>\n

England and Brazil completed the top five teams in the world.<\/p>\n

The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on November 28.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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