The Nigerian team, coach by Stephen Keshi who were ranked 45th in March ranking , are now ranked 44th in the FIFA ranking for the month of April released from the world governing body's headquarters in Zurich Switzerland some hours ago.
Despite polling a total of 631 points on the current log, Nigeria's position however remained unchanged in Africa, as they are still ranked in sixth position behind Cape Verde who are ranked fifth on the continent.
The top four positions in Africa remained unchanged with: Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria and Ghana are the top ranked teams on the continent respectively.
In the World ranking, Spain,Germany and Portugal remained the three top ranked teams.
Hosts of the world cup, Brazil, moved up two places as they are now the fourth best team in the world, while Honduras moved two places to now rank 30th.
With a series of friendly games lined up for the Super Eagles before the World Cup holding from 12 June to 13 July, football analysts believe Nigeria could continue its rise on the table if they post good outings in the friendly matches before the next ranking comes out.
Nigeria play Scotland at Fulham's Craven Cottage Stadium in England on 28th of May.
* Nigeria's Super Eagles are expected to shine in Brazil
Below is a part of the ranking log:
Quote
Rnk Team Pts +/- Pos
1 Spain 1460 0 Equal
2 Germany 1340 0 Equal
3 Portugal 1245 0 Equal
4 Brazil 1210 2 Up
5 Colombia 1186 -1 Down
6 Uruguay 1181 -1 Down
7 Argentina 1178 -1 Down
8 Switzerland 1161 0 Equal
9 Italy 1115 0 Equal
10 Greece 1082 0 Equal
11 England 1043 0 Equal
12 Belgium 1039 0 Equal
13 Chile 1037 1 Up
14 USA 1015 -1 Down
15 Netherlands 967 0 Equal
16 France 935 0 Equal
17 Ukraine 913 0 Equal
18 Russia 903 0 Equal
19 Mexico 877 0 Equal
20 Croatia 871 0 Equal
21 Côte d'Ivoire 830 0 Equal
22 Scotland 825 0 Equal
23 Denmark 819 0 Equal
24 Egypt 798 0 Equal
25 Bosnia and Herzegovina 795 0 Equal
25 Sweden 795 0 Equal
25 Algeria 795 0 Equal
28 Ecuador 794 0 Equal
29 Slovenia 787 0 Equal
30 Serbia 759 0 Equal
30 Honduras 759 2
Up
32 Romania 756 -1 Down
33 Armenia 750 0 Equal
34 Costa Rica 748 0 Equal
35 Panama 739 0 Equal
36 Czech Republic 731 0 Equal
37 Iran 715 0 Equal
38 Ghana 713 0 Equal
39 Turkey 711 0 Equal
40 Austria 673 0 Equal
41 Venezuela 666 0 Equal
42 Peru 665 1 Up
42 Cape Verde Islands 665 0 Equal
44 Nigeria 631 1 Up
45 Hungary 623 -1 Down
46 Slovakia 616 0 Equal
47 Japan 613 0 Equal
47 Wales 613 0 Equal
49 Tunisia 597 0 Equal
50 Cameroon 583 0 Equal
51 Guinea 580 0 Equal
52 Finland 578 0 Equal
53 Uzbekistan 577 0 Equal
54 Montenegro 555 0 Equal
55 Korea Republic 551 1 Up
55 Norway 551 1 Up
55 Paraguay 551 -1 Down
58 Iceland 546 0 Equal
59 Mali 545 0 Equal
59 Australia 545 0 Equal
61 Burkina Faso 528 0 Equal
1 Spain 1460 0 Equal
2 Germany 1340 0 Equal
3 Portugal 1245 0 Equal
4 Brazil 1210 2 Up
5 Colombia 1186 -1 Down
6 Uruguay 1181 -1 Down
7 Argentina 1178 -1 Down
8 Switzerland 1161 0 Equal
9 Italy 1115 0 Equal
10 Greece 1082 0 Equal
11 England 1043 0 Equal
12 Belgium 1039 0 Equal
13 Chile 1037 1 Up
14 USA 1015 -1 Down
15 Netherlands 967 0 Equal
16 France 935 0 Equal
17 Ukraine 913 0 Equal
18 Russia 903 0 Equal
19 Mexico 877 0 Equal
20 Croatia 871 0 Equal
21 Côte d'Ivoire 830 0 Equal
22 Scotland 825 0 Equal
23 Denmark 819 0 Equal
24 Egypt 798 0 Equal
25 Bosnia and Herzegovina 795 0 Equal
25 Sweden 795 0 Equal
25 Algeria 795 0 Equal
28 Ecuador 794 0 Equal
29 Slovenia 787 0 Equal
30 Serbia 759 0 Equal
30 Honduras 759 2
Up
32 Romania 756 -1 Down
33 Armenia 750 0 Equal
34 Costa Rica 748 0 Equal
35 Panama 739 0 Equal
36 Czech Republic 731 0 Equal
37 Iran 715 0 Equal
38 Ghana 713 0 Equal
39 Turkey 711 0 Equal
40 Austria 673 0 Equal
41 Venezuela 666 0 Equal
42 Peru 665 1 Up
42 Cape Verde Islands 665 0 Equal
44 Nigeria 631 1 Up
45 Hungary 623 -1 Down
46 Slovakia 616 0 Equal
47 Japan 613 0 Equal
47 Wales 613 0 Equal
49 Tunisia 597 0 Equal
50 Cameroon 583 0 Equal
51 Guinea 580 0 Equal
52 Finland 578 0 Equal
53 Uzbekistan 577 0 Equal
54 Montenegro 555 0 Equal
55 Korea Republic 551 1 Up
55 Norway 551 1 Up
55 Paraguay 551 -1 Down
58 Iceland 546 0 Equal
59 Mali 545 0 Equal
59 Australia 545 0 Equal
61 Burkina Faso 528 0 Equal
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