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Nigeria Drops to 4th in Africa as Egypt's Rise Sparks Concern for Super Eagles' Progress

Nigeria Drops to 4th in Africa as Egypt's Rise Sparks Concern for Super Eagles' Progress

Nigeria has dropped to fourth place in Africa after Egypt's impressive performance at the 2026 World Cup, despite retaining their 26th position globally.

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Nigeria has dropped to fourth place among African nations in the latest FIFA Mens World Rankings after Egypt's impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position globally, but fell short of reclaiming the top spot they held previously. This slump comes amidst Egypt's rising dominance on the continent, with the Pharaohs now ranked second in Africa.

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