The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed up a spot in the latest Fifa World ranking released on Thursday ahead of next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Cameroon.
Despite their 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Gernot Rohr’s men still climbed up to the 38th position in the rankings.
The three-time African champions also remain sixth in Africa behind leaders Egypt, Congo DR, Senegal, Tunisia, and the current African Cameroon.
The Super Eagles will face Cameroon in August and September in a two legged World cup qualifiers to secure a place in the 2019 Fifa World championship.