The latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings are out, and Africa’s football landscape has seen some significant shifts! The recently concluded AFCON tournament has clearly left its mark, with several teams moving up the ranks thanks to their impressive performances.
Côte d’Ivoire, who lifted the AFCON trophy on home soil, unsurprisingly enjoy the biggest rise, jumping a whopping 10 places to 39th globally and claiming 5th spot in Africa. It’s a well-deserved reward for their exciting and successful campaign.
Nigeria, despite their runner-up finish, can also celebrate. They’ve soared 14 spots in the global ranking, landing at a strong 28th position, and are now the third-best team in Africa. Impressive stuff!
Senegal (up 3 spots to 17th globally), Mali (up 4 spots to 47th), and South Africa (up 8 spots to 58th) are other African teams enjoying upward mobility.
The post provides a complete list of the rankings for all African men’s national football teams, so you can see where your favorite team stands. Check it out to see if they climbed, slipped, or held their ground!
| RANK | TEAM |
| 1 | Morocco |
| 2 | Senegal |
| 3 | Nigeria |
| 4 | Egypt |
| 5 | Côte d’Ivoire |
| 6 | Tunisia |
| 7 | Algeria |
| 8 | Mali |
| 9 | Cameroon |
| 10 | South Africa |
| 11 | Burkina Faso |
| 12 | Congo DR |
| 13 | Cabo Verde |
| 14 | Ghana |
| 15 | Guinea |
| 16 | Equatorial |
| 17 | Guinea |
| 18 | Gabon |
| 19 | Zambia |
| 20 | Uganda |
| 21 | Angola |
| 22 | Benin |
| 23 | Namibia |
| 24 | Madagascar |
| 25 | Mozambique |
| 26 | Kenya |
| 27 | Congo |
| 28 | Togo |
| 29 | Guinea-Bissau |
| 30 | Tanzania |
| 31 | Libya |
| 32 | Comoros |
| 33 | Malawi |
| 34 | Zimbabwe |
| 35 | Sierra Leone |
| 36 | Sudan |
| 37 | Niger |
| 38 | Central African Republic |
| 39 | The Gambia |
| 40 | Rwanda |
| 41 | Burundi |
| 42 | Ethiopia |
| 43 | Botswana |
| 44 | Lesotho |
| 45 | Eswatini |
| 46 | Liberia |
| 47 | South Sudan |
| 48 | Mauritius |
| 49 | Chad |
| 50 | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| 51 | Djibouti |
| 52 | Somalia |
| 53 | Seychelles |
| Eritrea (unranked) |
This shake-up in the rankings not only reflects the recent performances but also sets the stage for exciting matchups in the future. With the qualifiers for the next World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations approaching, these rankings will be closely watched as teams vie for dominance.
Get Involved: Share your thoughts in the comments! Which team’s rise surprised you the most? Who do you think will shine in the upcoming qualifiers? Let’s discuss the future of African football!
