FIFA rankings: Super Eagles end 2025 in 38th position
By Tosin Omojola –
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has released its final rankings for the year 2025.
According to the December rankings, released on Monday by the world’s football governing body, Nigeria ended the year in 38th position globally.
The ranking also confirms Nigeria’s status as the fifth-best national team in Africa at the end of the year.
On the continent, the Super Eagles trail the Atlas Lions of Morocco, Teranga Lions of Senegal, Desert Foxes of Algeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt, all of whom are ranked above Nigeria.
Despite the modest global position, Eric Chelle’s side will be aiming for a significant rise in the rankings with a strong performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
FIFA has confirmed that the next update of the men’s world rankings will be released on January 19, 2026, giving the Super Eagles an opportunity to improve their standing based on their AFCON campaign.
