Despite spanking Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in a final 2023 AFCON qualifier earlier this month, the Super Eagles have dropped a place to 40th in the world and sixth in Africa.
This month, the Super Eagles concluded their qualifying campaign to the 2023 AFCON with a comfortable 6-0 trouncing of Sao Tome in Uyo to win Group A with 15 points.
Surprise 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco are the best ranked African side in 13th position, while world champions Argentina remain the best team in the world.
France, Brazil, England and Belgium complete the top 5 teams globally.