2017 August FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moved Up, Despite Loss to South Africa
Gernot Rohr's men
climbed up one step and sixth in Africa based on the latest Fifa rankings
released on Thursday
Nigeria moved up a
spot in Fifa's latest World ranking released on Thursday ahead of next month's
2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Cameroon.
Despite their 2-0 home
defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Gernot Rohr's men
still climbed up to the 38th position in the rankings.
The three-time African
kings also remain sixth in Africa adrift of leaders Egypt, Congo DR, Senegal,
Tunisia, and Cameroon.
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The Indomitable Lions
of Cameroon, Super Eagles' opponents in next month 2018 Fifa World Cup
qualifier moved a place up - 35th in the world and fifth in Africa.
On the global stage,
Brazil reclaimed the top spot, with the reigning World champions; Germany
dropping to second and Argentina remain in third.
Switzerland climbed to
fourth - their highest ever position, while Poland, Portugal, Chile, Colombia,
Belgium and France complete the top 10.
Jamaica, Concacaf Gold
Cup runners-up made the biggest movers in terms of points - gain 172, but
Namibia is the biggest movers by rankings - up 20 places to 136th.
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