African Teams in New Positions on World Rankings

The Super Eagles at the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

  • Rwanda:   Nation Drops in FIFA Rankings

    New Times, 17 September 2010

    After Amavubi's humiliating 3-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in the 2010 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers early this month, Rwanda has dropped by one place on the latest Fifa… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Gabon Overtake Eagles

    This Day, 16 September 2010

    Nigeria dropped four places in the latest FIFA Rankings, slipping to 34th place in the world and fourth in Africa. Gabon, who moved up three places, have taken Nigeria's place as… Read more »

  • Gambia:   Nation Breaks Into World Top 100 Again

    Daily Observer, 16 September 2010

    Just weeks after the start of their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier campaign, the Gambia Scorpions have been boosted by a jump back into the top 100 on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Eagles Slumps in FIFA Rankings

    Leadership, 16 September 2010

    Nigeria dropped four places in the latest FIFA rankings, slipping to 34th place in the world, and fourth in Africa. Guinea, who won 4-1 at the last Nations Cup qualifier, were the… Read more »

  • Uganda:   Cranes Leap Frog in Fifa Rankings

    New Vision, 15 September 2010

    Uganda has leaped three places to the 63rd position on the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday, its best ever rating. Read more »

  • Nigeria/Gabon:   Country Overtaken by Gabon in FIFA Ranking

    Vanguard, 15 September 2010

    Nigeria dropped again in the latest FIFA ranking for the month of September released by the world soccer governing body on Wednesday.The Super Eagles slid four places from the 30th… Read more »

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