The famous football data statistics website Footballdatabase recently published its eagerly anticipated ranking of clubs in the world.

European powerhouses Real Madrid, Barcelona, ��Bayern occupy the top three positions, followed by Juventus and Chelsea.

In the African ranking, Al Ahly (Egypt), TP Mazembe (Congo), Esperance de Tunis, Etoile (both Tunisia) and Vita Club are the top five teams.

Two-time African champions Enyimba are the top ranked Nigerian club. They were ranked 488th in the global ranking and occupied 31st position in Africa, with a points tally of 1,429.

Enugu Rangers, Warri Wolves, Rivers United and Wikki Tourist join Enyimba in the top five Nigerian clubs.

Top 20 Nigerian Clubs

1) Enyimba - 1,429
2) Enugu Rangers - 1,409
3) Warri Wolves - 1,393
4) Rivers United - 1,382
5) Wikki Tourist - 1,375
6) Lobi Stars - 1,374
7) FC Ifeanyi Ubah - 1,373
8) Kano Pillars - 1,372
9) Nasarawa United - 1,371
10) Sunshine Stars - 1,368
11) Plateau United - 1,359
12) Heartland FC - 1,357
13) Niger Tornadoes - 1, 355
14) ABS FC - 1,354
15) Abia Warriors - 1,347
16) Giwa FC - 1,347
17) Akwa United - 1,338
18) Shooting Stars - 1,337
19) MFM FC - 1,333
20) El Kanemi Warriors - 1,330

Ifeanyi Emmanuel