The Nigerian senior national team, has been ranked 51st in the world in the latest FIFA month grading.
The ranking was released by FIFA on Thursday. The Super Eagles also dropped to 9th in Africa.
Germany, Brazil and Portugal retained the top three places in the FIFA rankings.
Argentina and Belgium completed the top five and 2018 World Cup hosts Russia placed 64th.
See top ten:
FIFA rankings as of December 22
1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. Portugal
4. Argentina
5. Belgium
6. Spain
7. Poland
8. Switzerland
9. France
10. Chile
