Tag Archives: FIFA World Rankings

AFCON 2013: Ethiopia vs. Nigeria Players to Watch

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria have twice conceded late equalisers in their 1-1 draws with Zambia and Burkina Faso. Now, in their final group game against Ethiopia, they must secure a win to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals. If the Super Eagles can’t … read more »

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Rooting For Ethiopia At The 2013 Africa Cup Of Nations

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Sean McLachlan One of the byproducts of travel is that you become more aware of events that don’t get much coverage back home. The sports pages here in Spain, for example, aren’t exactly full of stories about the upcoming … read more »

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Ethiopia: We can progress – Coach Sewnet Bishaw

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw has shrugged off his side’s underdog status on the eve of their return to the finals of the African Nations Cup for the first time in more than 30 years. The lowest-ranked of all the finalists … read more »

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Super Eagles of Nigeria moves up to 52nd on FIFA rankings

December 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved five places up to 52nd on the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. The Nigerians are now ranked 10th in Africa behind Ivory Coast – which is at 14th in the world, Algeria (19th), … read more »

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Nigeria drops to 60th on FIFA rankings

April 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

NIGERIA has dropped to 60th position among the football playing nations in the world, according to the latest rankings released by the world football governing body, FIFA, on its official website on Wednesday. The country dropped three places from the … read more »

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