FIFA world rankings: It’s ALL change in Africa after 2023 AFCON

Bafana Bafana have broken back into the top 10-ranked nations in Africa following the release of the latest FIFA world rankings on Thursday, 15 February.

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Bafana Bafana surprised all and sundry when finished third at the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in the Ivory Coast.

It was the first time that Bafana Bafana had returned home with a medal from an AFCON tournament since winning bronze 24 years ago.

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South Africa entered the tournament ranked 13th in Africa and 66th in the world.

After all was said and done, Bafana Bafana are now 10th on the continent and 58th in the world.

South Africa’s highest ever FIFA ranking remains 16th after winning thee 1996 AFCON tournament on home soil.

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Meanwhile, AFCON 2023 winners Ivory Coast moved up to fifth in Africa and 38th in the world.

Beaten finalists Nigeria were the biggest movers, now in third in Africa and 28th in the global standings.

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At the top of the overall rankings there is no change with Argentina still leading the way from France and England.

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TOP 10 AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN LATEST FIFA RANKINGS

Africa rank	World	Country	Points
1	12	Morocco	1663.39
2	17	Senegal	1620.74
3	28	Nigeria	1522.26
4	36	Egypt	1500.38
5	39	Ivory Coast	1494.57
6	41	Tunisia	1491.15
7	43	Algeria	1480.24
8	47	Mali	1469.81
9	51	Cameroon	1452.59
10	58	South Africa	1410.23