In the latest FIFA-Coca Cola Men’s World Rankings unveiled on Thursday, February 15, 2024, Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, experienced a setback, dropping six places from 61st to 67th globally. This dip in the rankings places Ghana in the 14th position on the CAF rankings (Africa), with Cape Verde, South Africa, and DR Congo surpassing the four-time AFCON champions.

The decline is attributed to Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire, where they had an early and dramatic exit. The Black Stars struggled in the group stage, failing to secure a victory in matches against Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique, ultimately exiting the competition after earning only two points from three games.

In contrast, the Super Eagles of Nigeria witnessed a significant ascent in the rankings, climbing 14 places. The three-time African champions now stand at the 28th position globally, securing the third spot in Africa. Ghana currently occupies the 14th position in the continental rankings.

Morocco claims the top spot as the highest-ranked country in Africa, followed by Senegal in second place. Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire round out the top five teams on the continent.

Côte d’Ivoire’s impressive showing in the 2023 AFCON propelled them to the 39th position globally and the 5th spot in the CAF rankings.

The next edition of the FIFA-Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking is scheduled to be published on April 4.