Nigeria’s Super Eagles are some of the biggest movers in the latest FIFA World Rankings released for January.
The three-time African champions, despite missing out on the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), moved nine places to 41 in the world and seventh on the continent.
Egypt are setting the pace in Africa, ahead of Senegal, newly crowned AFCON champions Cameroon – who have rocketed 29 places to 33rd in the world, Tunisia and DR Congo.
Argentina, meanwhile, head the global list, with Brazil, world champions Germany, Copa America holders Chile and Belgium completing the top five.
World top 10: Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Chile, Belgium, France, Colombia, Portugal, Uruguay, Spain.
Africa top 10: Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco.
