BEVERLY HILLS, April 05, (THEWILL) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now ranked third in Africa after moving up four places to 42 in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
The three-time African champions earned wins against Seychelles and Egypt in the last international window, which pushed them up the ranking.
Senegal’s Teranga Lions, are Africa’s top team while Tunisia is placed second. Morocco is placed fourth and the DR Congo is fifth.
The biggest mover in March was Tanzania (131st, up 6), coached by Nigerian Emmanuel Amuneke, having booked their place at the Africa Cup of Nations after 39 years.
With 150 games played across the globe during the international period, things remained tight at the top of the ranking, as the top three remained unchanged.
This sees Belgium maintain its first position with a slender lead, growing it marginally to three points over 2018 World Cup winners France ranked 2nd.
Brazil is 3rd, England 4th, and World Cup finalists Croatia are 5th.
