On the latest ranking by world football governing body FIFA on 7th February 2019, Nigeria National team has maintained its 1427 points earning her fourth (4th) in Africa and dropped from 44 to 46th position globally.

The 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament has been pushed back by a week to enable Muslim players to rest after the Holy month of Ramadan, BBC reports. The Tournament Director and former Egypt International, Mohamed Fadl, announced the adjustment of the date.