AFCON 2025: FIFA ranks Nigeria ahead of South Africa, Tunisia, Cameroon, DR Congo

Nigeria’s Super Eagles remained unchanged in the latest FIFA ranking, as they go in search of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. 

The Super Eagles were ranked the 38th best nation in the November ranking, and also maintained the same position in the December ranking released by the world football governing body on Monday. 

This latest ranking puts the Super Eagles amongst the top five nations at the ongoing AFCON in Morocco. The three-time African champions are ahead of the likes of South Africa, Cameroon, DR Congo and Group C opponents. 

Only Morocco (11), Senegal (19), Algeria (34) and Egypt (35) are ahead of Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles on the continent. 

The Super Eagles, however, have the opportunity to move up in the next ranking, depending on how far they go at AFCON 2025. 

Meanwhile, on the global stage, Spain remain the best team, with La Roja ahead of world champions, Argentina. 

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup runners-up France are third, while the Three Lions of England and Brazil are fourth and fifth respectively. Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia make up the rest of the global top ten. 

 The next FIFA ranking update will be released on Jan 19, just one day after the final of AFCON 2025.