The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped to 40th in the latest FIFA ranking.
This is five places lower that they were at the last rankings.
According to the ranking published on the official website of the world football governing body, the Eagles also dropped in Africa as they are now sixth on the continent.
For their upset against Nigeria on match day three of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Abuja, Guinea-Bissau moved to 113.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco who became the first African country to reach semi-final of World Cup in Qatar 2022, maintained their position as Africa’s number one team and 11th team in the world.
Reigning African champions, the Teranga Lions of Senegal moved 18 and are second in Africa while Tunisia rose to 28 in the world and third in Africa.
The latest FIFA ranking also saw world champions Argentina back at the summit of the FIFA ranking for the first time in over six years.
Argentina overtook Brazil at the top after enjoying friendly wins over Panama and Curaçao while their old rivals lost to Morocco.
