Nigeria dropped three places in the monthly FIFA Ranking published by the world football governing body on Thursday.
The three-time African champions dropped three places from 32nd to 35th in the world after failing to win their two friendlies against Portugal and Algeria.
The Eagles also dropped a step from fourth to fifth in Africa.
Morocco’s Atlas Lions displaced Senegal to become Africa’s best side.
Senegal’s Teranga Lions dropped to second place with Tunisia in third place, while Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions jumped to fourth place.
Newly crowned world champions, Argentina is now in second place, Brazil has retained first place, and France, Belgium and England make up the top five teams in the world.
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