FIFA Men’s World Rankings: Morocco Leads African Teams, Nigeria Climbs

The latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released today, show Morocco leading all African men’s national football teams, with Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, and Cote d'Ivoire closely behind.

This follows the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to host Cote d’Ivoire in the final.

Despite the loss, Nigeria’s Super Eagles significantly improved in the global ranking, jumping from 42nd to 28th position.

The Eagles also moved up to third place in Africa, showcasing their strong performance.

Points in the rankings are awarded based on the outcomes of FIFA-recognized full international matches using a specific points system.

Here are the top 20 African men’s national football teams according to the latest FIFA rankings:

1. Morocco: First in Africa, 12th in the world

16. Equatorial Guinea: 16th in Africa, 79th in the world

17. Gabon: 17th in Africa, 84th in the world

18. Zambia: 18th in Africa, 87th in the world

19. Uganda: 19th in Africa, 92nd in the world

20. Angola: 20th in Africa, 93rd in the world