SUPER EAGLES CLIMBS TO 26th SPOT IN FIFA WORLD RANKING.

BY SANDRA KENNETH

The Super Eagles have soared to the 26th spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking.

The ranking, disclosed on FIFA’s website on Monday, marks a remarkable 12-place jump.

The Eagles also recorded a +79.09 points gain.

Nigeria’s rise from 38th followed the team’s remarkable campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

The Super Eagles finished third after edging Egypt last Saturday.

The Eric Chelle side ran a campaign, considered by many as excellent, showing coordination and teamwork.

Nigeria lost only one of their seven matches, following a semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout.

Meanwhile, the top 10 in the latest FIFA ranking are the regulars.

They are Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Morocco, Belgium, and Germany.

In Africa, the top 10 countries are Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tunisia, Congo DR, and Mali.