Gernot Rohr's men
climbed up one step and sixth in Africa based on the latest Fifa rankings
released on Thursday
Nigeria moved up a
spot in Fifa's latest World ranking released on Thursday ahead of next month's
2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Cameroon.
Despite their 2-0 home
defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Gernot Rohr's men
still climbed up to the 38th position in the rankings.
The three-time African
kings also remain sixth in Africa adrift of leaders Egypt, Congo DR, Senegal,
Tunisia, and Cameroon.
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The Indomitable Lions
of Cameroon, Super Eagles' opponents in next month 2018 Fifa World Cup
qualifier moved a place up - 35th in the world and fifth in Africa.
On the global stage,
Brazil reclaimed the top spot, with the reigning World champions; Germany
dropping to second and Argentina remain in third.
Switzerland climbed to
fourth - their highest ever position, while Poland, Portugal, Chile, Colombia,
Belgium and France complete the top 10.
Jamaica, Concacaf Gold
Cup runners-up made the biggest movers in terms of points - gain 172, but
Namibia is the biggest movers by rankings - up 20 places to 136th.
