Nigeria FIFA Ranking
Nigeria (NGA) is ranked #31 in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking with 1568.27 points, saved on .
Compared with the previous FIFA release, Nigeria is down 5 (was #26 on 1585.02 points, change -16.75).
- World rank
- #31
- Points
- 1568.27
- Confederation rank
- #6 of 54
- Movement
- down 5
Nigeria in the world ranking
Nigeria plays under CAF (Africa). In this ranking the confederation rank is #6 of 54.
These are FIFA's live points. They already include matches FIFA has counted since the last official ranking. The calculator can project one more match.
Project ranking points after a match
Use the FIFA ranking calculator with Nigeria set as Team A. Pick an opponent, choose match importance, and see projected points and world rank.
For the right importance value, see the match importance guide (friendlies 5 to 10, qualifiers 25, World Cup quarter-finals and later 60).
Teams near this rank
#30 Algeria (1572.99 pts) · #32 Korea Republic (1559.67 pts)
FAQs
In the men's ranking saved on 2026-10-01, Nigeria is ranked #31 with 1568.27 points.
Nigeria gains points by beating the expected result We in counted matches. Higher importance fixtures (qualifiers and tournaments) move points more than friendlies. You can try scenarios in the calculator.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with FIFA. Ranking points come from FIFA's live men's world ranking and are refreshed when that ranking changes. Ranking date: 2026-10-01.