Nigeria slipped 14 spots on the latest FIFA rankings released today despite their 2-0 victory over Chad in their 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier's opening campaign on June 13.
The nation's senior national team are currently ranks 57th- their worst since April 2014.
The 2013 Afcon champions also slipped to 10th position from their previous 9th position in the continent of Africa behind Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde Island and Egypt.
Algeria remains Africa's top team after moving two places up to the 19th position in the world while second-placed Cote d'Ivoire climbed three places to 21st and Ghana zoomed nine places up to 25th in the world but remained third in Africa. They are followed by Tunisia (32), Senegal (39), Cameroon (42), Congo (47), Cape Verde Island (52), Egypt (55), Nigeria (57) to complete the African top ten.
Nigeria's group opponents in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series also saw mixed fortunes as Egypt remained unmoved at 55, while Chad and Tanzania both dropped one and 12 places respectively to finish in 173rd and 139th spots.
Argentina leapfrogged over Belgium and Germany to take the top spot in the world ranking for the first time in seven years as new South American champions Chile have moved up eight positions, only just missing out on a top-ten ranking at number 11. Goal
The next ranking will be released on August 6, 2015.
Nigeria Slips To 57th Position On Recent FIFA Ranking
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