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Super Eagles Ascend FIFA Rankings Despite AFCON 2023 Final Loss

 

By Olusola Alabi

 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed fourteen spots in the latest FIFA rankings following their impressive performance at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

The Nigerian team netted eight goals and conceded four in Ivory Coast, maintaining four clean sheets along the way.

However, they fell short in the AFCON 2023 final under the guidance of Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro.

Despite their defeat, their showing in the tournament has propelled them up the FIFA rankings, making them the most improved African team on the table.

Previously positioned at 42, Nigeria has surged up fourteen places to 28th, ranking third in Africa, trailing behind Morocco and Senegal who hold the 12th and 17th positions respectively.

AFCON 2023 champions, Ivory Coast, have moved up ten spots to fifth in Africa and sit at 39th globally, just behind Egypt led by Mohammed Salah, who hold the 36th spot.

 

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