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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been ranked as the 35th best national team in the globe by world football governing body, FIFA.<\/p>\n

In the ranking released on Thursday by the football body, the Eagles retained the position they held in the November edition of the ranking, making no move.<\/p>\n

It is worthy of note that Nigeria started the year as the third best team in Africa, but will end it as the fourth best team following their drop two months ago.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles, under the leadership of Gernot Rohr and his assistant, Joseph Yobo, did not win a game throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Read Also:<\/b><\/p>\n

Super Eagles slide further down FIFA ranking, stay fourth in Africa<\/p>\n

In four outings, consisting of two international friendlies and two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Eagles managed three draws and one defeat.<\/p>\n

Also ending the year in 35th place in the world and fourth in Africa is Morocco, as they are pegged with Nigeria on the ranking.<\/p>\n

The Teranga Lions of Senegal finished 2020 as Africa\u2019s best team and 20th in the world.<\/p>\n

Tunisia are second in Africa and 26th on the globe while reigning African champions Algeria are 31st in the world and third in Africa.<\/p>\n

At the summit of the world ranking is Belgium, who are followed by France, Brazil, England and Portugal in second, third, fourth and fifth in that order.<\/p>\n

Opinions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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