FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Fall Nine Places Down

African champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered the biggest slide in the world after they dropped nine places to be ranked 38th in the latest FIFA ratings. And this was despite playing the most matches (seven) in September.

The Falcons, under caretaker coach Chris Danjuma, failed to qualify for next year’s Olympics in Rio after they were eliminated by Equatorial Guinea.

They also failed to medal at the recent All Africa Games after losses to Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire.

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Maintains 53rd Position In The World & 9th In Africa

With the lack of International activities in the last month Nigeria has maintained the 53rd position in the world and 9th position in Africa. For most green fans it looks unacceptable as the criteria FIFA uses still remain on clear to most fans. Nigeria 53rd in the world..... hmmmm... ok but 9th in Africa, it's a no to most Nigerians.

Nigeria has retained 53rd position in the latest FIFA global rankings released on Thursday. Super Eagles will tackle Tanzania on Saturday for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier .

Algeria leads the continent at 19th position, followed by Cote d’Ivore at 21, Ghana at 27. Tunisia (33), Senegal (38), Congo (42), Cameroon (42), Egypt (49), Nigeria (53) and Cape Verde Islands (56) make up the top ten in Africa.

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moves To 53rd In The World As Argentina Remains No.1

Nigeria rose up four spots to 53rd place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, though are tenth-ranked African side. In July’s grading, the Super Eagles dropped 14 places to 57th – their poorest drop in 2015.

On the continent, they are ranked Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde Island and Egypt.

Likely Nigeria opposition in the second round of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, Swaziland and Djibouti are placed 132nd and 206th respectively in the world.

JULY FIFA RANKING: Argentina Tops Ranking As Nigeria Drops Fourteen Places Down

Lionel Messi's Argentina on Thursday knocked Germany off top place in the Fifa world rankings despite having lost to their rivals in the World Cup final last year and to Chile in last weekend's Copa America.

Reaching the Copa final took the Argentines up two places to claim No 1 ranking for the first time in seven years.New South American champions Chile moved up eight places to number 11. Romania rose four places to 8th, England six places to ninth and Wales surged 12 positions after their European Championships qualifying win over Belgium to 10th place.

FIFA RANKING: Nigeria Still 45th Position

Nigeria’s senior national team maintained their 45th position in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday. The African champions were adjudged the same rank in the world according to the ranking released earlier in April.

The Eagles are now the eight-ranked African side behind Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cape Verde and Guinea.

FIFA MEN'S WORLD RANKING: Nigeria Moves To 33rd Position

Nigeria has moved up by one spot in the FIFA world rankings to occupy the 33rd position in the August month, according to the rankings released on Thursday. In the rankings table posted on the world football governing body’s website, Nigeria has 673 points in August, as opposed to the 660 points it garnered in the July ranking.

Nigeria’s ranking was however an improvement, in a month which witnessed a lull in footballing activities in many parts of the world.

But in spite of the slight move, Nigeria remains the third-placed team in Africa behind Algeria and Cote D’Ivoire which have 880 and 840 points respectively.

Nigeria Moves To 34th Position On FIFA Ranking

Nigeria rose up ten spots to 34th place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, courtesy of the Super Eagles' second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil.

The Eagles are now the third-ranked African side behind Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire who finished in the 24th and 25th positions.

World champions Germany (1) climbed to the top of the pile after defeating Argentina (2) in the showpiece final on July 13. The South Americans are now in second place.

FIFA RANKING: Nigeria Retains 47th Spot In Latest Ranking

Nigeria stayed in 47th spot in the lastest Fifa rankings released on Thursday, a result of their goalless draw with Mexico in last week's international friendly.

The Super Eagles continue to be the seventh ranked team in Africa behind Cote D'Ivoire, Algeria, Egypt, Cape Verde Islands, Ghana and Tunisia. Cameroon are the only World Cup-bound African team that is ranked below the Eagles in eighth place.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerians Lash FIFA On Twitter After Eagles Slump To 47th Position, See Top Tweets

Nigerians lashed out at FIFA following the unexpected continuous drop in ranking. Many Super Eagles faithfuls expected that Nigeria will move up following the recent brilliant display at the CHAN Tournament. Read more tweets after the cut......

FIFA RANKING: Nigeria Slumps To 47th In February Ranking, Now 8th In Africa

The Super Eagles are now rated eight best in Africa after dropping to the forty-seventh position in the world. Nigeria’s senior national team has dropped six places to 47th in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday morning.

The African champions were adjudged the 41st best football playing team in the world according to the ranking released earlier in January. Despite finishing in third position at the African Nations Championship in South Africa, Stephen Keshi's men fell down the ladder in the monthly rituals by Fifa.

FIFA RANKING: Nigeria Drops Again, Now On 41st Position

The Super Eagles are now seventh in Africa after dropping to the forty-first position in the world following their loss to Mali on Saturday

Nigeria’s senior national team has dropped four places to 41st in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday.

The African champions were adjudged the 37th best football playing team in the world according to the ranking released earlier in December.