Eagles end 2023 as sixth-best team in Africa; Argentina is best globally

The Super Eagles will end 2023 as the sixth-best team in Africa according to FIFA’s monthly rankings.

The team won four of its games, drew three and lost one in the year.

Morocco maintained the number one spot and 13th in the world. They are followed by second-place Senegal, who also maintained their 20th place in the world.

Tunisia is ranked third in Africa and 28th globally while Algeria and Egypt who completes the top five places in Africa also finished the year in 30th and 33rd position in the world respectively.

World Champion, Argentina continues its reign on the global stage after their 1-0 victory over Brazil in last month’s World Cup qualifier.

France are second, with England, Belgium and Brazil making the top five spots.

Holland, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Croatia completes the list of the top 10 teams in the world.

FIFA will publish the next ranking in February 15, 2024.