EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 52 MIN
Super Eagles Fall in FIFA Rankings + South Africa FIFA Investigation
from Nigeria Football Weekly · host Nigeria Football Weekly
In this episode, Olu discusses Nigeria’s drop in the latest FIFA rankings, where the Super Eagles have fallen from 44th to 45th in the world and slipped out of the African top five. Just a year ago, after finishing 2nd in the AFCON final, Nigeria was ranked 28th, a reminder of how far the team has regressed. Olu also reflects on Nigeria’s past dominance in World Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 2017, contrasting it with today’s struggles.Elsewhere, FIFA has charged South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in the World Cup qualifiers. If confirmed, this could reshape Group C into a four-horse race between South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda. Olu also reviews standout performances from Nigerian stars like Alex Iwobi, Gift Orban, Raphael Onyedika, George Ilenikhena, Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers, and Kelechi Iheanacho, as well as a look at the Under-20 World Cup squad heading to Chile. As always, the episode wraps up with Player Reviews, Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch.(00:00) Intro(01:10) Ballon D'or Winners(03:43) Super Eagles Drop AGAIN(09:53) FIFA Investigating South Africa(15:41) Flying Eagles World Cup List(17:49) CAF Champions League Qualifiers(18:47) Alex Iwobi(19:42) Gift Orban(20:31) Raphael Onyedika(21:13) George Ilenikhena(22:21) Terem Moffi(23:16) Paul Onuachu(23:56) Cyriel Dessers(24:13) Kelechi Iheanacho(24:59) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(34:14) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)(37:16) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(38:09) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(39:41) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(41:12) Portugal (Sanusi)(41:38) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(42:45) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Dennis) (44:45) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:51) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(47:07) Scotland (Iheanacho, Fernandez)(47:32) Starboy of the Week(49:33) Ones to Watch
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In this episode, Olu discusses Nigeria’s drop in the latest FIFA rankings, where the Super Eagles have fallen from 44th to 45th in the world and slipped out of the African top five. Just a year ago, after finishing 2nd in the AFCON final, Nigeria was ranked 28th, a reminder of how far the team has regressed. Olu also reflects on Nigeria’s past dominance in World Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 2017, contrasting it with today’s struggles.Elsewhere, FIFA has charged South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in the World Cup qualifiers. If confirmed, this could reshape Group C into a four-horse race between South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda. Olu also reviews standout performances from Nigerian stars like Alex Iwobi, Gift Orban, Raphael Onyedika, George Ilenikhena, Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers, and Kelechi Iheanacho, as well as a look at the Under-20 World Cup squad heading to Chile. As always, the episode wraps up with Player Reviews, Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch.(00:00) Intro(01:10) Ballon D'or Winners(03:43) Super Eagles Drop AGAIN(09:53) FIFA Investigating South Africa(15:41) Flying Eagles World Cup List(17:49) CAF Champions League Qualifiers(18:47) Alex Iwobi(19:42) Gift Orban(20:31) Raphael Onyedika(21:13) George Ilenikhena(22:21) Terem Moffi(23:16) Paul Onuachu(23:56) Cyriel Dessers(24:13) Kelechi Iheanacho(24:59) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(34:14) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)(37:16) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(38:09) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(39:41) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(41:12) Portugal (Sanusi)(41:38) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(42:45) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Dennis) (44:45) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:51) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(47:07) Scotland (Iheanacho, Fernandez)(47:32) Starboy of the Week(49:33) Ones to Watch
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