Despite not featuring in the just concluded Afcon hosted by Gabon,Super Eagles of Nigeria climb nine places on the latest FIFA ranking following a release on Thursday morning.
Nigeria is now number seven in Africa.
Argentina head the global list, with Brazil, world champions Germany, Copa America holders Chile and Belgium completing the top five. Euro 2016 winners Portugal are eighth.
Egypt are setting the pace in Africa, ahead of Senegal, newly crowned AFCON champions Cameroon - who have rocketed 29 places to 33rd in the world, Tunisia and DR Congo.
World Top Ten
Argentina
Brazil
Germany
Chile
Belgium
France
Colombia
Portugal
Uruguay
Spain.
Africa Top Ten
Egypt
Senegal
Cameroon
Tunisia
DR Congo
Burkina Faso
Nigeria
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Morocco.
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