The Super Eagles maintained the position last month and occupy the 5th spot in the continent behind Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso respectively.
Reacting to the rankings, the Super Eagles Media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, said it was a reflection of what happened in the month under review.
“The ranking have come again and the Super Eagles were ranked 40th in the World and 5th in Africa, the same position we were as at the last ranking.
“I think it is nothing to worry about. In the month reviewed, nothing happened and there were no friendly games and no official games.
“The new FIFA ranking is a reflection of what happened during the month, but we will continue to do what we are doing to work and prepare the team.
“We are ready for the challenges coming up. Next month will be very busy for us; we will be going to camp for training.
Ibitoye said that the Eagles would concentrate more on the task ahead which were qualifiers for the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
“We will concentrate on preparing for the crucial game against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. This will be the qualifiers towards the 2018 Nations Cup.
“But last month’s assessment by FIFA is justifiable because it has been a quiet month for the teams in international front,’’ he said.
1. Egypt
2. Senegal
3. Cameroon
4. Burkina Faso
5. Nigeria
6. DR Congo
7. Tunisia
8. Ghana
9. Ivory Coast
10.Morocco
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