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Super Eagles move up to 30th in latest FIFA Rankings

Ekong believes the Super Eagles were not destined to be at the World Cup
Ekong believes the Super Eagles were not destined to be at the World Cup
The Super Eagles moved up two places to 30th in the latest FIFA rankings despite failing to beat Ghana home and away
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now 30th in the world, having moved up two places in the latest FIFA rankings. 

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The Nigerian national team maintain their third position in Africa, with Senegal and Morocco still the top two ranked countries on the continent.

Super Eagles move up in FIFA Rankings despite World Cup Qualifiers heartbreak

The Super Eagles were ranked 32nd in the World on the last rankings in February 2022 and posted a deficit of -5.90 points for the month under review but still managed to climb the table.

The SUPER Eagles could not make Nigeria proud in Ghana
The Super Eagles will not be at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after losing the ticket to the Black Stars of Ghana
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Since the last rankings, Nigeria played two matches, the doubleheader World Cup Qualifiers against the Black Stars of Ghana.

Africa's Top 5 countries in latest FIFA Rankings

Senegal

Morocco

Nigeria

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Egypt

Tunisia

The Augustine Eguavoen-led side failed to win either of the matches, playing a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Kumasi. 

The Eagles were then denied a seventh World Cup ticket on away goals after the Black Stars picked a crucial second leg 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja. 

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