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Super Eagles Drop Eight Places In FIFA Rankings After Poor World Cup Qualifiers

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped eight places to 38th in the latest FIFA rankings, following a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

This drop comes after a historic loss to the Benin Republic and a draw against South Africa, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy.

The latest rankings, released on Thursday, place Nigeria fifth in Africa, down two positions on the continental ladder.

Morocco now leads the African rankings, moving up to 12th globally, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (36th), and Cote d’Ivoire (37th).

Globally, the top five positions are held by Argentina, France, Belgium, Brazil, and England.

Despite their fall in the rankings, the Super Eagles remain ahead of their main qualifying rivals, South Africa, who are ranked 59th globally and 10th in Africa.

They also rank higher than Cameroon (49th) and Ghana (64th), as well as nations like Scotland, Chile, and Norway.

The Super Eagles will look to regain form in their next competitive matches during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this year.

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Club World Cup: Luis Enrique warns PSG players about three Inter Miami players

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June 29, 2025

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Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has warned his team about threats posed by key players in the Inter Miami squad.

Both teams face off in the 2025 Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday.

Enrique has now singled out the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets in the MLS side.

“I’ve seen all three of Inter Miami’s games and some previous ones, and they have that quality.

“If we’re not able to press them, it will be difficult to pressure them.

“If we’re not able to take the ball away from them, things don’t look good because Busquets is still the same; Leo Messi is unique on the ball.

“Luis Suárez, you saw the last goal he scored, what a skill for managing, Jordi Alba coming in deep, he’s still the same,” Enrique told reporters.

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NPFL: Musa set to join Kano Pillars

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June 29, 2025

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Zayyad Musa is on the verge of sealing a move to Kano Pillars ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

According to reports, Musa is in talks with the Sai Masu Gida to sort out the details of the move.

The player will leave El-Kanemi Warriors following the expiration of his contract.

He was instrumental to the Borno Army’s promotion to the top-flight.

Musa also won the 2024 President Federation Cup title with El-Kanemi Warriors.

His recruitment will be a big boost for Kano Pillars as they rebuild their team for the new season.

Kano Pillars finished in ninth position last season.

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Transfer: Ademola Lookman in shock move to Arsenal

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June 29, 2025

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Arsenal have held talks to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta this summer.

Lookman into the final months of his current contract with the Serie A side.

The Super Eagles winger is expected to make a switch ahead of next season, following a season in which he fell out with ex-manager Gasperini.

According to AFTV, Arsenal are keen on adding Lookman to their squad, as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster

Atalanta have already moved to replace with a deal to sign Southampton star Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Sulemana will cost La Dea around €21.5million (£18.3million), including add-ons, with a €17.5million (£15million) initial fee.

Sulemana typically plays on the left wing for Southampton, and could play in a similar role once he completes a move to Atalanta.

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