Nigeria Super Eagles move up as Brazil return to top of latest FIFA ranking (FULL LIST)

Brazil return to top in new FIFA ranking

Nigeria have moved up a spot in Fifa's latest World ranking released on Thursday ahead of next month's 2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Cameroon.

Despite their 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Gernot Rohr's men still climbed up to the 38th position in the rankings.

The three-time African champions also remain sixth in Africa adrift of leaders Egypt, Congo DR, Senegal, Tunisia, and Cameroon.

Meanwhile, Brazil have moved back to the top of FIFA ranking in August, 2017. See list of world ranking below...