The Super Eagles are now ranked 34th in the world, according to the
latest FIFA rankings released today.
Nigeria were eliminated in the second round of the 2014 World Cup, after
a decent showing where they also drew 0-0 with Iran, beat Bosnia 1-0
and lost 3-2 to Argentina in the group stages.
This means the African champions are now third in Africa, only behind
Algeria and Cote d’Ivoire, who are ranked 24th and 25th respectively.Germany’s charge to claim Sunday’s World Cup title has seen them return to the top of FIFA’s world rankings for the first time in around 20 years. The latest list, published on Thursday, has Germany moving up one place on the strength of their 1-0 defeat of Argentina ar Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are placed second, an improvement of three places, with the Netherlands leaping 12 rungs into third after their impressive World Cup third place finish. The James Rodriguez-inspired Colombia move up to fourth (+4), ahead of Belgium (+6) and Uruguay while disappointing Brazil dropped four spots to seventh. Deposed world champions Spain slumped seven spots to their new modest placing of eighth, with Switzerland and France (+7) completing the top ten. Costa Rica’s remarkable charge to the quarter-finals was rewarded with a jump of 12 places to 16th. England’s woeful first round exit resulted in Roy Hodgson’s side dropping ten places to 20th.
Latest FIFA rankings
1. Germany (+1)
2. Argentina (+3)
3. Netherlands (+12)
4. Colombia (+4)
5. Belgium (+6)
6. Uruguay (+1)
7. Brazil (-4)
8. Spain (-7)
9. Switzerland (-3)
10. France (+7)
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