Nigeria moves up to #3 in Africa FIFA rankings

[vancity eagle]

Where are the haters who open threads to complain about how SE goes down in FIFA rankings.

Thanks to 2 straight wins, something neither Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt , or Ghana could achieve we have moved up to #3 in Africa.

- Senegal (22nd)
- Tunisia (26th)
- Nigeria (32nd)
- Algeria (33rd)
- Morocco (34th)

We moved up 4 places from #36 to #32.

[1naija]

Nigeria is currently the most dangerous team in Africa. If there is no wuru wuru at this nations cup, we will win it easily. None of the teams can match our fire power. We are not too solid on defense but we can defend when we have to. Our midfield is as good as any on the continent.

Only Algeria come close. But they wont get another own goal from Ekong and a fantastic last minute free kick from mahrez to beat us this time.

[Damunk]

Where are the haters who open threads to complain about how SE goes down in FIFA rankings.

Thanks to 2 straight wins, something neither Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt , or Ghana could achieve we have moved up to #3 in Africa.

- Senegal (22nd)
- Tunisia (26th)
- Nigeria (32nd)
- Algeria (33rd)
- Morocco (34th)

We moved up 4 places from #36 to #32.

Let's see...who was the first to jump on CE to tell us when we dropped places?
And who were those joining the celebration?

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[aruako1]

Where are the haters who open threads to complain about how SE goes down in FIFA rankings.

Thanks to 2 straight wins, something neither Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt , or Ghana could achieve we have moved up to #3 in Africa.

- Senegal (22nd)
- Tunisia (26th)
- Nigeria (32nd)
- Algeria (33rd)
- Morocco (34th)

We moved up 4 places from #36 to #32.

Excellent news and credit to Rohr. But when we see stuff that the team is not doing right we will still point it out. However we won't start supporting Ivory Coast instead and disappear for months because the coach we criticised won.

[waka-man]

I think Nigeria is on the cusp.
It’s a really settled side with a good system of cycling out ageing players without disrupting the balance of the side.
It has a back 6 that have now played with each other for almost 5 years and a forward line that has real tournament experience.
The team can flex to meet the occasion - 343, 4141, 433, 352, 442.
And in Ndidi it has one of the best players in his position anywhere on the planet.

We’re in for a treat.

[ANC]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

[aruako1]

I think Nigeria is on the cusp.
It’s a really settled side with a good system of cycling out ageing players without disrupting the balance of the side.
It has a back 6 that have now played with each other for almost 5 years and a forward line that has real tournament experience.
The team can flex to meet the occasion - 343, 4141, 433, 352, 442.
And in Ndidi it has one of the best players in his position anywhere on the planet.

We’re in for a treat.

Only if the manager believes it. I'm not always convinced that he does.

[Otitokoro]

If Nigeria retains its top 5 ranking on the continent, its inevitable they WILL have to face off with one of the countries ranked outside of the top 5, which could mean any one of the countries you listed (provided there is no major upset in the second round qualifiers).

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Bigporker will avoid this thread like a plague. **** is doing well!

[1naija]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

I know right? I bet those countries are fasting and praying and paying tithes at RCCG praying they get us. Mscheew..abeg gerrarahia

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

No mind ANC. The guy na real undercover hater of Nigeria.

I know right? I bet those countries are fasting and praying and paying tithes at RCCG praying they get us. Mscheew..abeg gerrarahia

[Damunk]

If Nigeria retains its top 5 ranking on the continent, its inevitable they WILL have to face off with one of the countries ranked outside of the top 5, which could mean any one of the countries you listed (provided there is no major upset in the second round qualifiers).

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

Are we now to be more afraid of those countries outside the top five than those within it?
If we had a low ranking, we'd have to meet and knock out a top 5 team unavoidably.
I don't get ANC's logic.

[vancity eagle]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

So you rather we face Algeria, Senegal, Morocco ?

So long as we win most of our next 6 qualifying games and qualify of course we will be top 5.

I only worry about Ivory Coast, should they get past Cameroon which I fully expect them to do. They have a lot of talent, and if it all comes together at the perfect time, it will be tough for us to beat them.

Anyways I hope some of the favoured teams like Egypt and Tunisia get knocked out so somehow Ivory Coast can make top 5.

[Bigpokey24]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

no mind them, they are dancing . i am going to laugh so hard come november. CIV and CMR are both in the same group

[DIMKA76]

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

So you rather we face Algeria, Senegal, Morocco ?

So long as we win most of our next 6 qualifying games and qualify of course we will be top 5.

I only worry about Ivory Coast, should they get past Cameroon which I fully expect them to do. They have a lot of talent, and if it all comes together at the perfect time, it will be tough for us to beat them.

Anyways I hope some of the favoured teams like Egypt and Tunisia get knocked out so somehow Ivory Coast can make top 5.

I hear you, but don't forget Ivory Coast are the Netherlands of Africa. They know how to choke even with an abundance of talent as they currently have.

[Bigpokey24]

The Last time Cameroon and CIV were in the same WC group the SE failed to qualify. Also the SE failed to qualify after making it to 3 straight worldcup, also , they finished 3rd in the AFCON and like dejavu it is falling into place gradually. 2006 is starting to look like 2022

[proclaimjesus02]

The Last time Cameroon and CIV were in the same WC group the SE failed to qualify. Also the SE failed to qualify after making it to 3 straight worldcup, also , they finished 3rd in the AFCON and like dejavu it is falling into place gradually. 2006 is starting to look like 2022

Chai, this guy is wicked

[Molue Conductor]

If Nigeria retains its top 5 ranking on the continent, its inevitable they WILL have to face off with one of the countries ranked outside of the top 5, which could mean any one of the countries you listed (provided there is no major upset in the second round qualifiers).

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

Are we now to be more afraid of those countries outside the top five than those within it?
If we had a low ranking, we'd have to meet and knock out a top 5 team unavoidably.
I don't get ANC's logic.

kpom

[Enugu II]

If Nigeria retains its top 5 ranking on the continent, its inevitable they WILL have to face off with one of the countries ranked outside of the top 5, which could mean any one of the countries you listed (provided there is no major upset in the second round qualifiers).

Just done be upset when this comes to bite you in the @$$ in the third round of world cup qualification, when you end of with Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast etc

Are we now to be more afraid of those countries outside the top five than those within it?
If we had a low ranking, we'd have to meet and knock out a top 5 team unavoidably.
I don't get ANC's logic.

kpom

Although the ranking is crap, I do not feel that Nigeria would be afraid of any African country, including Algeria or even a country ranked #7. Fact is that Nigeria against any of those top African countries will be a toss up. It is a matter of mutual respect. Bet on it.

[ANC]

The fact of the matter is, Nigeria stand a better chance against the like of Algeria, Morocco and even Senegal to some extent.
I remember ANC 2000, when I was so sure Nigeria would beat Cameroon, a Cameroonian school mate was confidently sure the game would turn out otherwise.

Nigeria should not wish to face Ghana or Cameroon with a WC ticket on the line, not at least with the current crop of players.
History matters in football ya know?

[ANC]

Group A: Algeria #4
Group B: Tunisia #2
Group C : Nigeria #3
Group D : Cameroon/CIV #8/#10
Group E : Mali #9
Group F : The Pharaohs# 6
Group G: Ghana#7
Group H: Senegal# 1
Group I : Morocco #5
Group J: Dr Congo #11


Fifa ranking
1, Senegal
2, Tunisia
3, Nigeria
4, Algeria
5, Morocco


6, Egypt
7, Ghana
8, Cameroon
9, Mali
10, CIV
11, DRC

Bottom half: Nigeria can comfortably beat only two the teams (DRC and Mali).
Top half: Nigeria can comfortably beat 3 and 1/2 teams (algeria, morocco and Tunisia).

WC ticket is far from being assured

[1naija]

The fact of the matter is, Nigeria stand a better chance against the like of Algeria, Morocco and even Senegal to some extent.
I remember ANC 2000, when I was so sure Nigeria would beat Cameroon, a Cameroonian school mate was confidently sure the game would turn out otherwise.

Nigeria should not wish to face Ghana or Cameroon with a WC ticket on the line, not at least with the current crop of players.
History matters in football ya know?

I'm glad you and your friend remembered the 2000 ANC game against Cameroon but don't remember the more recent 2017 WC qualifier against them. As for Ghana, good luck counting on them to pick the WC ticket ahead of us. You must have forgotten how they were jubilating with us after we beat them in Port Harcourt in 2001 to pick the WC ticket .

[ANC]

The fact of the matter is, Nigeria stand a better chance against the like of Algeria, Morocco and even Senegal to some extent.
I remember ANC 2000, when I was so sure Nigeria would beat Cameroon, a Cameroonian school mate was confidently sure the game would turn out otherwise.

Nigeria should not wish to face Ghana or Cameroon with a WC ticket on the line, not at least with the current crop of players.
History matters in football ya know?

I'm glad you and your friend remember the 2000 ANC game against Cameroon but don't remember the more recent 2017 WC qualifier against them. As for Ghana, good luck counting on them to pick the WC ticket ahead of us. You must have forgotten how they were jubilating with us after we beat them in Port Harcourt to pick the WC ticket .

that should have been investigated by fifa.
Quit living in the past, you dont hear me talking about your Yellow Cab anymore, do u?