The Super Eagles of Nigeria has ended 2021 in 36th position, in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking released on Thursday.
The ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, shows that in Africa, the three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, occupy fifth place.
Their 2021 AFCON Group D opponent, Pharoahs of Egypt, did not change position also as they are in 45th globally and sixth on the continent.
Guinea-Bissau, who will also face the Eagles, maintained 106th spot while another group opponent, Sudan, dropped to 125th position.
Senegal still remains Africa’s highest ranked team in 20th, Morocco are in 28th, AFCON champions, Algeria, are in 29th while Tunisia are 30th.
For the fourth year in a row, Belgium (1st) end the calendar year in pole position, albeit only just ahead of Brazil (2nd) by 2.1 points. France (3rd) complete the podium for 2021.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 10 February 2022.
