Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped to sixth in Africa after falling four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking.
FIFA published its latest ranking on Wednesday, October 7, following the recent international window. Nigeria entered the period ranked 26th in the world and fourth in Africa. The latest update now places the three-time African champions behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire.
Super Eagles suffer costly international window
Nigeria’s recent results played a major role in the decline. The Super Eagles began the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo. George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored their first senior international goals in that match.
The team then suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau. Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló scored for the hosts. The result dealt a major blow to Nigeria’s ranking position.
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Nigeria later returned to action against Russia in an international friendly. The Super Eagles played out a 3-3 draw in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6. However, the result could not fully offset the damage from the heavy defeat in Guinea-Bissau.
The latest ranking therefore leaves Nigeria five places below Morocco, Africa’s highest-ranked side.
Nigeria falls behind five African rivals
Morocco remain first in Africa and seventh in the world. Senegal occupy second place on the continent and 18th globally.
Egypt follow in third, with Algeria fourth and Côte d’Ivoire fifth. Nigeria complete the African top six.
African FIFA Top 10 — October 2026
| Position | Team | World Ranking | FIFA Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 7 | 1,805.34 |
| 2 | Senegal | 18 | 1,648.84 |
| 3 | Egypt | 25 | 1,585.86 |
| 4 | Algeria | 28 | 1574.77 |
| 5 | Côte d’Ivoire | 29 | 1,569.32 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 30 | 1567.97 |
| 7 | DR Congo | 40 | 1,506.37 |
| 8 | Cameroon | 43 | 1,485.30 |
| 9 | Mali | 47 | 1,474.14 |
| 10 | South Africa | 48 | 1,468.88 |
The latest figures show how quickly Nigeria’s position changed. The Super Eagles had remained 26th globally in FIFA’s July ranking but have now slipped four places.
Nigeria’s previous ranking had already seen the team drop to fourth in Africa after Egypt climbed above them. The latest results have now pushed Eric Chelle’s side two more places down the continental order.
Spain remain world number one
At the top of the global ranking, Spain continue to lead the way. The world champions have strengthened their position after their latest international results.
Argentina remain second, while France occupy third place. England and Portugal complete the world’s top five.
Brazil sit sixth, followed by Morocco in seventh. Belgium, the Netherlands and Mexico complete the global top 10.
FIFA World Top 10 — October 2026
| Position | Team | FIFA Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2,011.57 |
| 2 | Argentina | 1,972.80 |
| 3 | France | 1,958.86 |
| 4 | England | 1,925.59 |
| 5 | Portugal | 1,807.69 |
| 6 | Brazil | 1,806.51 |
| 7 | Morocco | 1,805.34 |
| 8 | Belgium | 1,779.17 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 1,778.61 |
| 10 | Mexico | 1,738.48 |
The latest ranking gives Nigeria another setback after a difficult period for the Super Eagles. The team must now improve its results to regain ground in the next FIFA update.
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