World Cup rivals, Nigeria and Cameroon have both moved up a spot in the recent FIFA ranking.The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made progress in the August FIFA world rankings.
In the latest rankings released on Thursday by the world football
governing body, the Super Eagles cemented the 38th position from the
previous 39th and sealing the sixth position in the Africa.
Also on the progress list was Cameroon, whom Nigeria will play
against in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month. The
Indomitable Lion climbed one spot to 37th in the world and fifth on the
continent.
Both teams will clash next month in crucial World Cup
qualifiers.Nigeria will host them in Uyo on September 1 while Cameroon
will host the Super Eagles in the second leg game in Yaounde three days
later.
Meanwhile, Brazil returned to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World
Ranking just after one month, replacing the reigning FIFA World Cup
champions Germany who slipped back into the second spot.
Argentina remains in third while the 4th position is secured by Switzerland with Poland surprisingly in 5th position