Ghana’s Black Stars have actually experienced a mix of movements in the latest FIFA World Ranking, following disappointing performances in their rece
Ghana’s Black Stars have actually experienced a mix of movements in the latest FIFA World Ranking, following disappointing performances in their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Ghana’s senior men’s national team, under the guidance of Coach Otto Addo encounter Angola and Niger during the September international break, yielding disappointing outcomes.
The Black Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Angola in Kumasi before earning a point with 1-1 draw against Niger in Morocco on matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The recent outcomes have resulted in the Black Stars dropping six spots, from 64th to 70th, in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The updated standings reveal the Ghana has been overtaken by multiple countries specifically Georgia, Burkina Faso, UAE, Albania and Cape Verde.
On the continental stage, the Black Stars have also slid in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rankings, dropping two places to 14th. Burkina Faso and Cape Verde now sit above them.
Morocco has ascended to the top of the CAF rankings, with Senegal falling to second. Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Tunisia round out the top five in Africa.
Ghana will be looking to reverse their fortunes as they continue their qualification campaign for the 2025 AFCON tournament.
Globally, world champions Argentina retained the top spot of the ranking, followed by France, Spain, England and Brazil in that order.