The Super Eagles on Thursday rose four places to berth at the 60th position on the latest FIFA ranking.
The move took Nigeria to 11th position in Africa, tied with Morocco who slumped two places.
Germany have moved up to second behind Argentina as Belgium dropped out of the top three in the latest FIFA world rankings.
See top 10 countries below:
1. Argentina
2. Germany
3. Brazil
4. Belgium
5. Colombia
6. Chile
7. France
8. Portugal
9. Uruguay
10. Spain
The move took Nigeria to 11th position in Africa, tied with Morocco who slumped two places.
Germany have moved up to second behind Argentina as Belgium dropped out of the top three in the latest FIFA world rankings.
See top 10 countries below:
1. Argentina
2. Germany
3. Brazil
4. Belgium
5. Colombia
6. Chile
7. France
8. Portugal
9. Uruguay
10. Spain