FIFA just released its much-awaited rankings in September 2024, and some movements on the continent have been quite brazen. Morocco still leads other African teams, but Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt did some impressive leaps. Herein is a look at the full rankings, noting key changes and performances.

Morocco Holds Strong at the Top

Morocco have kept their position as the leading African country in the latest Fifa rankings, maintaining the world 14th position. The Atlas Lions are on a good run given that they have remained unbeaten in their two opening matches in the qualifiers of the CAN 2025. Good backline and teamwork has made

Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt on the Rise

While both Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt have leapt up the rankings this month, each five places, with Côte d’Ivoire now lying in 33rd place globally and Egypt in 31st position, such a rise is testimony to their great performances in recent qualifiers, ominous of what their potential may be toward jostling for top positions in the coming months.

Top 5 African FIFA Rankings Teams: Overview

1. Morocco (14th globally) – No change
2. Senegal (21st globally) – Down 2 places
3. Egypt (31st globally) – Up 5 places
4. Côte d’Ivoire (33rd globally) – Up 5 places
5. Tunisia (36th globally) – Up 5 places

The competition among the top five African teams remains fierce, with Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire making substantial progress. However, Senegal’s slight dip indicates room for improvement as they aim to regain their previous form.

Notable Climbers and Fallers

• Algeria moved a place up the ranking supported by 5 spots into 41st in the world and 7th in Africa.
• While Ghana has suffered a major slump, falling 6 places to 70th in the world-that places them at 14 on the continent. This slip by the West Africans gives cause for concern with respect to their current form and future prospects at any forthcoming tournament.

Full African FIFA Rankings for September 2024

1. Morocco (14th globally)
2. Senegal (21st) – Down 2
3. Egypt (31st) – Up 5
4. Côte d’Ivoire (33rd) – Up 5
5. Tunisia (36th) – Up 5
6. Nigeria (39th) – No change
7. Algeria (41st) – Up 5
8. Cameroon (53rd) – Down 2
9. Mali (54th) – Down 1
10. DRC (58th) – Up 2
11. South Africa (59th) – Down 2
12. Burkina Faso (64th) – Up 4
13. Cape Verde (65th) – No change
14. Ghana (70th) – Down 6
15. Guinea (82nd) – Down 5
16. Gabon (84th) – Down 1
17. Angola (85th) – Up 5
18. Benin (89th) – Up 2
19. Uganda (90th) – Up 5
20. Zambia (93rd) – No change

This extended list is a truthful reflection of the ever-changing face of international football, where even a fraction of change in form or results can immensely change rankings.

Conclusion

In the September 2024 ranking, Morocco remains the top African team, but with much-improved footsteps from Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt, while Ghana struggles. Demonstrated through this is ever-changing African football. As we approach more qualifying rounds for international tournaments, these rankings are sure to shift, making the upcoming months crucial for teams hoping to rise.