Eagles Now 33rd In FIFA Ranking
Ibex of Ethiopia in the first leg of the Brazil 2014 World Cup
playoffs, the Super Eagles of Nigeria moved up three places
in the Coca/Cola FIFA Rankings released Thursday in Zurich,
Switzerland.
From their previously placed 36th position they are now
rated 33rd in the world, but are now placed fourth on the
African continent despite being the reigning African
champions.
Ivory Coast are still Africa's top rated side in 17th position,
followed by Ghana in 23rd place, before Algeria and
Nigeria. Mali, who occupy the 41st position, make up the
Top 5 African sides.
Spain remain the top ranked team in world, but Germany
have dislodged Argentina from the 2nd position, pushing the
South Americans into 3rd place. Brazil have dropped out of
the Top 10 and are now 11th, three places below their
former 8th ranking.
Meanwhile, Chief Coach of the Super Eagles has disclosed
that he has not shut the door against any player of Nigerian
descent provided the player is ready to play for the nation.
The former Hawks of Togo tactician said he is ready to invite
any Nigerian player, who features regularly for their
respective clubs abroad.
The former Eagles of Mali coach further said that apart from
the current form, off the pitch criteria would also be used in
inviting players for national duties.
According to him, "there is no player who is bigger than the
country, any player that is considered good enough for the
national team would be invited, but the player must be of
good conduct both on and off the field of play."
Thumbs-up Guys!
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