The Super Eagles played a disappointing 2-1 loss against Algeria during the last international break, and it has affected their placement
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped two spots to 32nd in the World in the latest FIFA World rankings.
The three-time African champions were 30th in the world and third in Africa as at the last ranking by the Federation Internationale de Football Association.
However, during the last international break in September, Nigeria suffered a 2-1 loss to Algeria. That result has now affected Nigeria’s ranking, as according to the latest release by FIFA, The Super Eagles are 32nd in the World and 30th in Africa.
Senegal, Morocco, and Tunisia sit pretty in the top three positions, while Algeria, are fifth on the continent.
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Scotland picked two wins and one draw from their last three games in the international break, and it was evident in the rankings. The Tartan Terriers climbed five spots up to the 40th position.
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Also, after wins against Belarus, Slovakia, and Kazakhstan in the last international break, Azerbaijan climbed five spots up to 123rd in the world.
Norway were poor in the period on view, losing two games against Serbia and Slovenia. And their poor display showed as they dropped six places to 42nd on the rankings.
The top ten is unchanged, as Brazil still lead the pack. Belgium, Argentina, France, England, Italy Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, and Denmark complete the top ten countries.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles have set up another friendly natch against a World Cup-bound team for November having previously gotten Portugal in an involvement.
The Nigerian senior national has gotten a friendly against Costa Rica slated for the 11th of November, 2022.
Costa Rica are headed to the 2022 World Cup where they will face Spain, Germany and Japan in group E of the mundial.
Nigeria had previously secured a friendly against Portugal, whom they will now face six days after slugging it out against the Costa Ricans.
The Super Eagles lost their last international friendly game against Algeria 2-1 in Oran, and the result has led to the team getting lowered in ranking.
Nigeria now rank 32nd in the world, one place below Costa Rica who moved up in the rankings for September.
The Super Eagles have secured major friendly games despite missing out on the World Cup and will use the games as preparations for next year’s AFCON qualifiers.
The games will also serve as the first round of games under the administration of new NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau.
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