The Super Eagles have dropped two places in the latest FIFA world ranking.
According to the latest ranking published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, they dropped from 40th to 42nd position.
The drop in places may not be unconnected with disappointing showing in their two opening fixtures in Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
On matchday one against Lesotho, the Eagles forced the visitors to a 1-1 draw in Uyo. While against Zimbabwe, Jose Peseiro’s men had to come from behind again to settle for another 1-1 draw.
After the opening two games, the three-time Africans champions are third behind leaders Rwanda and second placed South Africa.
The Eagles hitherto feared by opponents especially their African neighbours are no longer that dreaded with many opponents hitherto dubbed minors in football insisting that the Eagles are no invisible and are beatable.
Nigeria failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Qatar following failure survive double header playoff against Black Stars of Ghana.
Jose Peseiro’s side, however, maintained the sixth position in Africa.
Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt are the top five teams in Africa.
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