FIFA ‘World Cup’ ranking: Nigeria rooted to 44th

Nigeria’s position remains unchanged in the latest FIFA World Rankings.

The Super Eagles are 44th in the world, and 6th in Africa, following recent draws against Scotland and Greece.

It was a different ball game for their World Cup Group F opponents, two of which ascended the log.

Argentina moved up to fifth, Bosnia moved four places up from 25th to 21st position, while Iran dropped six places to 43rd spot.

World Cup hosts Brazil have moved up to third, having leapfrogged Portugal; while champions Spain maintained their number one position.

Top 10 CAF teams

1. Algeria (22nd)

2. Ivory Coast (23rd)

3. Egypt (36th)

4. Ghana (37th)

5. Cape Verde Islands (39th)

6. Nigeria (44th)

7. Tunisia (48th)

8. Guinea (52nd)

9. Sierra Leone (54th)

10. Cameroon (56th)