Nigeria’s National football team Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking for the month of July
The Eagles who were ranked 38th fot the month of June fell to 39th in the July ranking, released yesterday.
In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintained the 1,498.93 it had in June.
Recalls that the team suffered a massive drop in the June ranking from 30th to 38th after lacklustre performances in the World Cup Qualifying matches.
The drop on the global stage in July however did not affect the team’s position on the continental stage as they are 5th behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Cote d ‘Ivoire.
On the global scene, Argentina tightens their grip at the top of the pile following the successful defence of their Copa America title.
France are second after reaching the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2024.
Newly crowned European champions Spain moved two spots up to 3rd
England (4th, up 1) are just behind the leading pack, having leapfrogged Brazil (5th, down 1) and Belgium (6th, down 3) now find themselves outside the top five.
