Fifa Ranking: Super Eagles Remain At 52nd Position
Published: January 17, 2013
Football's governing body, Fifa has released its latest ranking of countries.
The National Team of Nigeria are ranked as the 52nd best team in the world, the same position they were ranked by the global body in December. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria are now ranked as the 9th best team in Africa.
The Eagles African Cup of Nations opponents Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia are ranked 39th, 92nd and 110th respectively. In the continental ranking, the Chipolopolo are ranked 5th, Dalyarak Ciha 23rd while the Walya Antelopes are placed 31st.
European and World champions Spain continue to top the ranking followed by Germany, Argentina and Italy.
The next ranking will be published by Fifa on February 14.
Top 20 African Teams
1 Côte d'Ivoire
2 Algeria
3 Mali
4 Ghana
5 Zambia
6 Libya
7 Gabon
8 Central African Republic
9 Nigeria
10 Tunisia
11 Egypt
12 Guinea
13 Sierra Leone
14 Cameroon
15 Cape Verde Islands
16 Equatorial Guinea
17 Morocco
18 Togo
19 Angola
20 Senegal
The National Team of Nigeria are ranked as the 52nd best team in the world, the same position they were ranked by the global body in December. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria are now ranked as the 9th best team in Africa.
The Eagles African Cup of Nations opponents Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia are ranked 39th, 92nd and 110th respectively. In the continental ranking, the Chipolopolo are ranked 5th, Dalyarak Ciha 23rd while the Walya Antelopes are placed 31st.
European and World champions Spain continue to top the ranking followed by Germany, Argentina and Italy.
The next ranking will be published by Fifa on February 14.
Top 20 African Teams
1 Côte d'Ivoire
2 Algeria
3 Mali
4 Ghana
5 Zambia
6 Libya
7 Gabon
8 Central African Republic
9 Nigeria
10 Tunisia
11 Egypt
12 Guinea
13 Sierra Leone
14 Cameroon
15 Cape Verde Islands
16 Equatorial Guinea
17 Morocco
18 Togo
19 Angola
20 Senegal
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