Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained their 38th spot in the final FIFA men’s world rankings for 2025.
The team will also finish the year as the fifth-best side in Africa.
On the continent, Morocco’s Atlas Lions, Senegal’s Teranga Lions, Algeria’s Desert Foxes, and Egypt’s Pharaohs rank above the Super Eagles.
Coach Eric Chelle’s squad will aim to climb higher in the rankings with a strong performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
At the global level, European champions Spain hold onto the top position, followed by world champions Argentina. France, England, and Brazil complete the top five.
FIFA is set to release its next ranking on 19 January 2026.
