The latest FIFA rankings have just been released, and CAF has made a list of the top ten African ranked teams according to FIFA, according to the list Morocco and Senegal continuing to dominate the continent. Morocco remains the highest-ranked African team, sitting at 12^th in the world, while Senegal follows closely in 18^th place. Both nations are comfortably ahead of the rest of the continent in terms of global standing.

Nigeria, however, has dropped to 44^th in the world and fifth in Africa—an indication of the country’s declining football structure and mismanagement at the top level.

South Africa complete the continental top ten, ranked 56^th globally. Meanwhile, Ghana has fallen out of Africa’s top ten and is now ranked 64^th in the world.

Top 10 African Nations in Latest FIFA Rankings:

1. Morocco (12)

• Senegal (18)

• Egypt (34)

• Algeria (36)

• Nigeria (44)

• Côte d’Ivoire (45)

• Tunisia (49)

• Cameroon (51)

• Mali (54)

1. South Africa (56)