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:
- Belgium
- France
- Brazil
- England
- Portugal
- Spain
- Italy
- Argentina
- Netherlands
- 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:
- Match results (win, draw, loss)
- Goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
- Goals scored
- FIFA World Cup and continental championship performances
The rankings are updated monthly, and the next update is scheduled for September 2021.