The body governing football in the world, FIFA has released its latest monthly ranking for football countries around the world.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria went a place higher on the ladder in the June edition which was released on the official website of FIFA. The three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners move from the 40th position to the 39th position.
The Eagles are in the top six teams in Africa which is a big boost for the team which will see them among the seeded teams ahead of the AFCON 2023 draw. The most populous black nation in the world booked its spot for the anticipated football competition in the continent with a victory over Sierra Leone on match day 5 of the qualifying series.
Morocco remains the best nation in Africa, they are currently placed 13th in the world ranking. Senegal (18th), Tunisia (31), Algeria (33), and (34) occupy the second to fourth place respectively.
Argentina are still the number one ranked nation ahead of France, Brazil, England, and Belgium.
