 Nigerian players have reason to celebrate |
Nigeria have edged into the top 20 of the latest Fifa world rankings list. The Super Eagles moved up five places to 16th. Cameroon are the only other African team in the world's top 20 footballing nations.
The Indomitable Lions are in joint 12th place with England, above the likes of Denmark and the Republic of Ireland.
But conspicuous by their absence from the list are Tunisia - the African Nations Cup holders.
Africa's big mover outside the top 50 are Libya (68th, up 9).
Brazil still lead France at the top, adding interest to the Fifa Centennial match between the two teams in Paris on 20 May.
Fifa top 20 rankings
1. Brazil
2. France
3. Spain
4. Holland
5. Argentina
6. Mexico
7. Turkey
8. USA
9. Germany
10. Republic Czech
11. Italy
12. Cameroon
12. England
14. Denmark
15. Rep. of Ireland
16. Nigeria
17. Belgium
18. Iran
19. South Korea
20. Portugal 662
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