By Adeyinka Akintunde on August 11, 2016

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up to 67^th place in the latest FIFA rankings released this morning. The Eagles, who were in 70^th place in July 2016, have moved up by three places.

Nigeria however remain 16^th place in Africa, behind Algeria who top in Africa and are 32^nd in the world, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon, Congo DR, Cape Verde, Mali, Congo, South Africa, Uganda and Guinea.

On the global stage, the top twenty teams of the July 2016 rankings remain unchanged, and this can be linked to the quiet month of international football. The month recorded just two friendly matches played. Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Chile, Portugal, France, Spain, Brazil and Italy remain the top ten in the rankings.

Kazakhstan however leapfrogged by one place to 96^th, recording their best ever position in FIFA rankings.

The next FIFA rankings will be released on September 15^th 2016.

•Photo shows Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Source Daily Sports

Posted August 11, 2016

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