THE Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one spot in the latest FIFA ranking released today by the global governing body.
The three-time African champions dropped from 43rd in the world to 44th despite their success in the Unity Cup invitational tournament played during the period under review.
The Super Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 and Jamaica on penalties to lift the trophy for the four-nation tournament in May.
Also, in early June, the Super Eagles held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Moscow in a friendly.
The Super Eagles however gained three ranking points, raising their tally to 1444 from the 1441 they had in April, when the previous ranking was released.
They also rose in the African ranking, overtaking Cote d’Ivoire into fifth place on the continent, as the Elephants dropped from 41st in the world to 45th.
Morocco (12th in the world) remain the top team in Africa, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (34th) and Algeria (36th).
Globally, Argentina have retained top spot, with Spain, France, England and Brazil completing the top five.