The Black Stars of Ghana have slumped from 70th to 73rd in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on their website on Thursday, October 24.
Ghana dropped three spots due to the disappointing performances in their recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Black Stars failed to win against Sudan in both of their clashes during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
The West Africans, led by coach Otto Addo, faced Sudan in the qualifiers which they drew goalless in Accra and lost 2-0 in the return leg played in Libya.
Additionally, the Black Stars also dropped in the continental rankings, now sitting at 14th position in Africa.
In September rankings, Ghana dropped from 64th to 70th after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium before drawing 1-1 with Niger in Morocco on matchday two of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Morocco is presently ranked 13th in the world, followed by Senegal (20th), Egypt (30th), Nigeria (36th), Algeria (37th), Côte d’Ivoire (40th), Tunisia (47th), Cameroon (49th), Mali (54th), Congo Democratic Republic (57th), South Africa (60th), Burkina Faso (62nd), Cape Verde (72nd), and Ghana (73rd) globally.
In Africa, Morocco has risen to the top position, with Senegal dropping to second. Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tunisia round out the top five.
Ghana will square off with Angola and Niger to finish the qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON to be staged in Morocco.
By: Pascal Amoah
