The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended 2021 in 36th position, in the latest FIFA world ranking that was released on Thursday 23rd December.
The ranking was published on FIFA’s official website.
In Africa, the three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners occupy fifth place.
Their 2021 AFCON Group D opponent Pharoahs of Egypt did not change position also as they are in 45th place and sixth on the continent.
Senegal still remains Africa’s highest ranked team in 20th, Morocco are in 28th, AFCON champions Algeria are in 29th while Tunisia are 30th.
For the fourth year in a row, Belgium end the calendar year in pole position ahead of Brazil and France who Complete complete the top 3.
