Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen out of Africa’s top five in the latest FIFA World Ranking for September 2025, sliding one place to 45th in the world despite a near-identical points tally.

FIFA’s update shows Nigeria on 1,483 points—just a single point fewer than in July—but a mixed run of results during the ranking window proved costly. The period included two wins, one draw, and two defeats, leaving the team short of upward momentum.

On the continent, Nigeria now sits sixth, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. Globally, Spain reclaimed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2014, overtaking Argentina, while Slovakia enjoyed the biggest jump, leaping ten places to 42nd.

FIFA highlighted that this month’s table was shaped by more than 200 international matches, underlining how quickly fortunes can shift. For Nigeria, the latest slip adds to concerns over consistency as the Super Eagles prepare for upcoming fixtures and aim to reassert themselves among Africa’s elite.