Nigeria have risen up 14 positions in the latest FIFA men’s ranking published on Thursday morning.
The Super Eagles are now ranked 28th in the world.
The three-time African champions are also now ranked the third best team in Africa.
Morocco remain the highest ranked country on the continent, with Senegal in second position.
Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire complete the top five teams on the continent.
The next edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking will be published on 4 April.