Latest ranking of footballing nations in the FIFA ranking has emerged with Nigeria falling several spots downwards.

The Super Eagles dropped three places to 45th spot in the latest FIFA world ranking released by International Federation of Association Football.

Despite holding firm to the third spot in Africa, Super Eagles failed to improve on their impressive jump back in April when the country moved four places in the ranking.

Meanwhile, Senegal is still the best team in Africa and are ranked 22nd in the world, with Tunisia in second and 25th globally.