Super Eagles of Nigeria
The February edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking is dominated by the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. By claiming their third title, Nigeria (30th, up 22) have not only ended a 19-year drought since they last won the tournament, but have also climbed 22 places to 30th – their best ranking since August 2010 – while beaten finalists Burkina Faso (55th, up 37) have moved up a massive 37 places to 55th. Hosts South Africa (60th, up 25) have also enjoyed a significant leap of 25 places.

1 Spain1590Equal
2 Germany14370Equal
3 Argentina12810Equal
4 England11602Up
5 Italy1157-1Down
6 Colombia1129-1Down
6 Portugal11291Up
8 Netherlands11080Equal
9 Croatia10591Up
10 Russia1055-1Down
11 Greece10200Equal
12 Côte d’Ivoire9992Up
12 Ecuador9990Equal
14 Switzerland993-1Down
15 Mexico9680Equal
16 Uruguay9500Equal
17 France9290Equal
18 Brazil9240Equal
19 Ghana8657Up
20 Belgium8640Equal
21 Sweden863-2Down
22 Denmark8251Up
23 Chile8157Up
24 Bosnia-Herzegovina8142Up
25 Mali8130Equal
26 Czech Republic7973Up
27 Norway780-3Down
28 Japan779-7Down
29 Montenegro7562Up
30 Nigeria74722Up