Latest FIFA Rankings: Nigeria remain best team in Africa

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By Vincent Obi

Zurich – Nigeria is ahead of Ghana and South Africa, remaining the best team in the continent.

According to the latest FIFA ranking released on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland. The Super Falcons of Nigeria held on firmly to the exalted position of being the number-one ranked team in Africa.

The Super Falcons are ranked 36th in the world, 15 places above its closest rival in the continent – South Africa, occupying the 51st position.

This ranking update considered over 150 international matches played in the past three months, with current World Champions Spain sitting at the top of the global table.

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