In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria has fallen to the 38th position.
The Super Eagles now have 1498.93 points, down from their previous 1520.27 points.
Formerly ranked 30th in March, Nigeria’s decline is attributed to their recent poor performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a match played in Ivory Coast, casting doubt on their hopes of securing a World Cup ticket.
