Coach Stephen Keshi has said he is shocked that Nigeria slipped in the latest FIFA rankings despite some impressive results lately. Nigeria dropped three spots in the world rankings – from 33 to 36 – in the November FIFA Rankings.
The African champion beat Ethiopia 2-0 in a 2014 World Cup play-off to qualify for the tournament finals on a 4-1 aggregate, last month.
Nigeria was also forced to a 2-2 draw by four-time world champion, Italy, in a friendly in London.
But rather than enjoy a better ranking it slipped at a time the latest rankings are expected to be considered in next week’s 2014 World Cup draws in Brazil.
“I am shocked (by the latest rankings). We won the Africa Cup of Nations this year, qualified for the World Cup and four-time world champion, Italy, held us to a draw, so I am surprised,” remarked Keshi.
However, Keshi said he will continue to lead the Eagles to victory.
“We should continue to win and make Nigerians proud because that is what is most important to me and Nigerians,” he said.
“If we remain where ever we are in the ranking and keep winning and Nigerians are happy, then I am happy.”
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