It’s been a couple of days since the Afcon Final where Cote d’Ivoire won the game to become the 2024 AFCON champions, and the Super Eagles of Nigeria walked away with the silver medal. The international football body has now released its ranking for the year, and the silver medalists have earned a few spots higher than their previous ranking.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were ranked the 28th-best team in the world, which is 14 spots higher than their previous ranking, and the 3rd-best team in Africa. The Super Eagles have been celebrated by their fans and the President despite coming second in the tournament, and they look forward to a better performance at the upcoming AFCON.