FIFA Ranking: Nigeria move up, AFCON host takes huge leap

Despite not participating at the recently concluded African Cup of Nations, Nigeria moved up one place (42nd) in the latest FIFA rankings of Men’s national football teams.

The Eagles' last competitive game was the 2-2 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in November.

Algeria however maintain top spot in Africa despite failing at the quarter-finals of the AFCON, while AFCON Champions, Côte d'voire are 2nd.

Here's a summary according to FIFA.COM

Leader	Germany (unchanged)
Moves into top ten	none
Moves out of top ten	none
Matches played in total	76
Most matches played	Côte d’Ivoire, Congo DR (7 games each)
Biggest move by points	Equatorial Guinea (up 370 points)
Biggest move by ranks	Equatorial Guinea (up 69 ranks)
Biggest drop by points	Libya (down 156 points)
Biggest drop by ranks	Libya (down 35 ranks)