The Nigeria MNT, Super Eagles, have experienced a significant drop in the latest FIFA rankings, falling eight places to 38th globally.

Nigeria’s drop was as a result of the team’s disappointing performances in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for Africa.

Benin’s German head coach Gernot Rohr (L) gestures on the during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers group C football match against Nigeria. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Matches against South Africa and Benin ended in a draw and defeat respectively, jeopardizing their chances of qualifying for the tournament.

These results have left Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the competition hanging in the balance as they sit four points behind Group C leaders Rwanda with only three points from four games.

FIFA Rankings Overview:

Global Rank: 38th
African Rank: 5th (down two places)

Top 5 African Teams:
Morocco – 12th
Senegal – 18th
Egypt – 36th
Cote d’Ivoire – 37th
Nigeria – 38th

Top 5 Global Teams:

Argentina
France
Belgium
Brazil
England

Response from the NFF:

In response to the Super Eagles’ poor performance, the NFF announced plans to hire a technical adviser for the team in the coming weeks.

This decision follows the resignation of head coach Finidi George, who stepped down less than two months after his appointment.

Nigeria’s head coach Finidi George. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

His resignation was amid a controversy involving the proposed appointment of a technical adviser without notice.

The NFF has yet to officially comment on Finidi’s resignation or address Osimhen’s vitriol filled outburst.

Nigeria’s next competitive match will be in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers later this year.