Nigeria: Afcon 2013 - Nigeria Soars in Fifa Rankings With a Rise of 22 Places

African champion Nigeria has risen 22 places in the latest FIFA rankings, which is led by World Cup champion Spain.

Nigeria moved up to No. 30 after its victory over Burkina Faso in the African Cup of Nations final. Burkina Faso rose 37 spots to No. 55.

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