Nigeria’s Super Hawks have improved a position in the latest men’s ranking released by FIFA on Thursday, April 3.
In FIFA’s first ranking released in 2025, the three-time African champions rose from 44th to 43rd place.
However, Eric Chelle left a place in Africa and moved out of the top five in the mainland.
Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Morocco, Egyptian pharaohs, Algerian desert foxes and Cote d’Ivoire’s big ranks are the highest-ranked teams in Africa.
Last month, the Super Hawks took action against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The West Africans beat Amwabi 2-0 at the Peace Stadium in Kigali.
Zimbabwe’s Warriors beat the Super Hawks 1-1 in the dedication of the Desville Akpabio International Stadium at Uyo.
Argentina expanded its lead at the top of the ranking after booking its own position at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain, France, the United Kingdom and Brazil tied with Argentina to maintain their positions in the top five.
