Ghana ranked 49th in latest FIFA World rankings; 7th in Africa

The Ghana male senior national team has moved up three places and now occupies the 49^th position on the Coca-Cola FIFA World Rankings.

Nicknamed the Black Stars, the West Africa giants in the last edition of the rankings place 52^nd on the back of a defeat to Sudan in the qualifiers to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Following a crucial draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa as well as a win against Sao Tome & Principe in the AFCON qualifiers, Ghana has earned points to improve its position.

The country is now placed 49^th in the latest Coca-Cola FIFA World Rankings released by the World football governing body.

On the African continent, Ghana has moved up as well and now sits 7^th behind Senegal, Tunisia, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt.

Below are the top countries with the best ranking from CAF:

1. Senegal (22)
2. Tunisia (26)
3. Nigeria (32)
4. Algeria (33)
5. Morocco (34)
6. Egypt (46)
7. Ghana (49)
8. Cameroon (55)
9. Mali (57)
10. Ivory Coast (59)