The Super Eagles have dropped eight places to 38th in the world after they again failed to win in 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
According to the latest FIFA rankings released today, showed that Nigeria slid from 30th to 38th spot in the global ratings and they are now fifth in Africa.
The country’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup are now in shambles after they forced a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Uyo and then were upset 2-1 by Benin in Abidjan.
They also drew 1-1 at home with Lesotho and held Zimbabwe 1-1 in the opening rounds of the qualifiers in November.
They are second from bottom with three points from four matches in a six-team section with only the winners guaranteed an automatic passage to the World Cup to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
