Nigeria moves four spots up to 60th in FIFA Rankings

Nigeria are now 60th in the world ratings after climbing four spots up, according to the latest FIFA rankings released today.
Nigeria are also 11th in Africa, just a place outside the top 10.
The rise followed two straight wins over Tanzania and Zambia under new coach Gernot Rohr.
The Super Eagles pipped Tanzania 1-0 in a final AFCON 2017 qualifier in Uyo, before they upstaged hosts Zambia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier earlier this month.
Nigeria’s World Cup rivals Algeria, who they welcome to Uyo next month, stay put in 35th position in the world, but slip to third in Africa behind Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Cameroon remain 59th in the world, while Zambia drop two spots to 94th.

Jay Jay Okocha warns Rio Olympic football Team: 'You can't be rich playing for Nigeria'

Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha has warned the Olympics team that they shouldn't expect to get rich by playing for Nigeria but should rather focus on impacting on lives of people.

Okocha, who clocked 43 years on Sunday, has now told the latest edition of the Dream Team they should rather be proud they are representing Nigeria than hope to make money doing so.

“You can’t get rich playing for Nigeria, you will get exposure and touch lives,” Okocha said as he marked his birthday with a visit to internally displaced people.' according to quotes gotten by AfricanFootball. 

“We have to look beyond match bonuses when playing for our country."

Jay Jay’ recalled how his turning professional in Germany wiped out poverty from his family.

"The decision to take the flight to Germany took away poverty from my family,”