The Super Eagles have moved up in the latest FIFA Ranking even though they did not play a reverse tie with Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifying series.
The Super Eagles beat Libya 1-0 in Uyo, but the reverse leg was not played after they were held hostage for many long hours at a Libyan airport.
Nigeria are now the 36th best team in the world after they moved three steps up from the last ratings.
They are also the fourth top team in Africa.
Morocco are the highest ranked African team.