Nigeria step up in April Fifa ranking

Gernot Rohr’s men are now the fifth best African team having moved a place up in the monthly rating announced on Thursday morning






Nigeria are now the 40th best football playing nation according to the latest Fifa ranking released on Thursday.
The Super Eagles were ranked 41st in March ranking but this month, they moved a place up thanks to their 1-1 international friendly draw against Senegal in London.
They are fifth in Africa behind leaders, Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
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