Nigeria drop one position in FIFA Rankings despite thrashing Sao Tome 10-0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one place on the latest FIFA Rankings for June despite their latest run of form in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.

The Jose Peseiro-led team went from 30th  to 31st position in the World since the last rankings were released in March 2022. 

The three-time African champions also dropped one place on the continent from 3rd to 4th position as Tunisia overthrew Nigeria in the African Top 3.

The Super Eagles dropped on the latest rankings despite having a +0.69 points return during the period under review to garner a total of 1504.7 points on the board.

Between the period in review, the Super Eagles of Nigeria played four (4) matches, recording two friendly defeats (Mexico and Ecuador) and two AFCON 2023 victories (Sierra Leone and Sao Tome & Principe), all under new coach Jose Peseiro.