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Reports have revealed the possible squad that Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is contemplating for the friendly against world champions France. Photo: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images

BREAKING: Bafana Bafana climb in the latest FIFA World Rankings!

Bafana Bafana have climbed up in the latest FIFA World Rankings despite losses to France and Morocco, they are now just behind rivals Ghana!

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Reports have revealed the possible squad that Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is contemplating for the friendly against world champions France. Photo: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Bafana Bafana climbed up in the latest FIFA World Rankings despite losses to France and Morocco, they are now just behind rivals Ghana!

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Astonishingly, our national side has actually gone up in the latest FIFA World Rankings.

They have climbed up one position and are now ranked 68th, according to KickOff.

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Bafana Bafana have climbed up to 68th in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Photo: Twitter @BafanaBafana

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That means South Africa are currently 12 in Africa. Broos’ men are still outside of the top 10 in Africa but they are hoping to improve on this.

However, SA are expected to return to winning ways when they take on Liberia home and away in September. If they achieve this (they certainly should), then they will qualify for the 2023 AFCON.

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It has been a tough couple of months for Hugo Broos and his charges.

They were humiliated 5-0 in France before losing 2-1 in Morocco after initially taking the lead. In all fairness they were dominated in that game as reported on The South African.

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Broos and every single SA fan will be looking forward to returning to winning ways in September.

However, that’s not all they have to be excited for! The government recently announced the return to full capacity stadiums for the Springboks series against Wales. Meaning, Bafana Bafana’s next home game will be allowed full support too!

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In other major changes to the latest World Rankings, Brazil took back the world number one spot from Belgium.

Do you think Bafana Bafana will make it into the Top 10 in Africa this year?

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