Nigeria drops in latest fifa rankings

According to the latest FIFA rankings released on August 26, 2021, Nigeria has dropped in the rankings. Here are the details:

Nigeria's Ranking:

• Previous ranking: 35th
• New ranking: 37th

Reason for the Drop:

Nigeria's drop in the rankings is attributed to a lack of competitive matches in the past four years. The Super Eagles have not played many international matches, which has affected their ranking.

Other African Teams' Rankings:

• Senegal: 22nd (up 2 places)
• Algeria: 27th (up 1 place)
• Morocco: 30th (up 1 place)
• Egypt: 45th (down 1 place)
• Cameroon: 49th (down 2 places)

Global Top 10:

1. Belgium
2. France
3. Brazil
4. England
5. Portugal
6. Spain
7. Italy
8. Argentina
9. Netherlands
10. Denmark

FIFA Rankings Criteria:

The FIFA rankings are calculated based on a team's performance in international matches over a four-year period. The criteria include:

1. Match results (win, draw, loss)
2. Goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
3. Goals scored
4. FIFA World Cup and continental championship performances

The rankings are updated monthly, and the next update is scheduled for September 2021.