Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, April 4 published its latest rankings of National Teams. The Super Eagles have climbed four places to 42nd in the updated rankings and are now the third best team in Africa on the back of their victories against Seychelles and Egypt in international matches last month. Senegal are the top ranked African nation, followed by Tunisia, Nigeria, Morocco and Congo Democratic Republic in that order.
Three-time African champions, Nigeria accumulated 1435 points, eight more than their previous tally. Belgium are first overall, world champions France come in at number two, while Brazil, England and Croatia occupy the third, fourth and fifth position respectively.
England have climbed one place to fourth in the Fifa rankings - their joint second highest rating in history. Gareth Southgate's side replace Croatia, who beat them in the World Cup semi-final last year, after wins over Montenegro and Czech Republic in March. Wales remain 19th, Republic of Ireland move up five places to joint 29th, Northern Ireland climb three to 33rd and Scotland drop four to 44th.
England, who were third in the rankings in 2012, face the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-finals on 6 June. Ronald Koeman's side fell two places to 16th after beating Belarus and losing to Germany in Euro 2020 qualifying in March.
The top ten African countries at the moment is as follows :
1) Senegal - 23rd
2) Tunisia - 28th
3) Nigeria - 42nd
4) Morocco - 45th
5) Congo DR - 46th
6) Ghana - 49th
7) Cameroon - 54th
8) Egypt - 57th
9) Burkina Faso - 58th
10) Mali - 65th

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