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Super Eagles drop to 38 in latest FIFA ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by eight points from 30th to 38th in the FIFA World Ranking for June after lacklustre performances in the World Cup Qualifying matches.

According to the ranking table released by the world football governing body on Thursday, Jun3 20, 2024, the Super Eagles dropped from 1,520.27 points it had in April to 1,498.93.

The drop on the global stage also reflected on the continental stage as the Nigerian team also dropped from the 3rd position to the 5th behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Cote d ‘Ivoire.

The Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

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On the global scene, no fewer than 187 national team bouts have been contested since the last ranking in April, and the throng of changes in the latest standings comes as no surprise.

The top three, however, remain unshakeable. Argentina (1st) retains their place at the summit, with France (2nd) and Belgium (3rd) hot on their heels.

There is movement behind them as Brazil (4th, up 1) and England (5th, down 1) swap places.

Portugal (6th), Netherlands (7th), and Spain (8th) consolidated their spots in the top 10, while  Croatia (9th, up 1) overtook Italy (10th, down 1), which nonetheless held onto a place among the leading pack.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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