Today, the official website of Fifa published the ranking of National Teams for the year ended 2013.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one place are now ranked in number 37 position, compared to last month’s ranking.

But Nigeria remain the fourth best team in Africa, behind Ivory Coast, Ghana and Algeria.

There were no changes in the global top 10 as Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia and Portugal continue to top the ranking in that order.

World Cup opponents Bosnia and Iran are rated 19th and 33rd respectively.

The next ranking will be published by the official website of Fifa, fifa.com on 16th January, 2014.

Top Ten African Teams
1) Ivory Coast
2) Ghana
3) Algeria
4) Nigeria
5)Cape Verde Islands
6) Egypt
7) Mali
8) Tunisia
9) Cameroon
10)Burkina Faso