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The Super Eagles sit 45th in the FIFA rankings for September.
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They are now sixth in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire.
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Stronger performances could lift them back into the top five.
The Super Eagles finished the window with 1,483 points, one less than they had in July, dropping them one spot to 45th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola men’s world rankings for September.
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Eric Chelle’s team produced mixed results in the international window.
They beat Rwanda and Congo and drew with South Africa, but lost to Sudan and Senegal.
Those results cut their points and pushed Nigeria down the African rankings.
In Africa, Nigeria now ranks sixth behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire.
That standing should prompt a quick review of player selection and tactics.
Argentina lost the top spot in the world rankings to Spain, while Slovakia saw the largest increase, moving up 10 spots, serving as a reminder of how quickly rankings can shift following a hectic schedule of games.
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Coaches need to address weaknesses without delay.
With big victories and improved scheduling, the Super Eagles might return to Africa’s top five and improve their ranking globally.
Fans should watch how the team selects its squad, how the attack evolves, and whether the defense can maintain its solid form.
