For the upcoming FIFA Ranking, there should be movement anticipated. With the friendly matches played by African teams, points have naturally been accumulated. Even though Morocco will maintain its top position, there could be movement from the bottom.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is set to unveil its latest national teams ranking on April 4th. This ranking, eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide, provides an insight into teams’ performances on the international stage. Football enthusiasts have relied on FIFA’s established criteria to anticipate this new ranking. Among these initiatives, the specialized website “football-ranking” recently published its own ranking, offering a glimpse of possible upcoming changes.
Morocco, Leader of the Continent in FIFA Ranking
Morocco retains its position as the undisputed leader of African football in this latest ranking, although its global rank has slightly decreased, now placing it at 13th. The performances of the “Lions of the Atlas” during the recent March international break were closely scrutinized. Although their victory over Angola was narrow, followed by a draw against Mauritania, these results were sufficient to keep Morocco at the top of the continental ranking. Mali made waves in this latest FIFA ranking by climbing three places, showcasing its growing strength on the international scene. This ascent is the result of remarkable performances in recent matches against Mauritania and Nigeria, where Mali secured impressive 2-0 victories.
On the other hand, Senegal and Ivory Coast, winners of the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), maintained their positions unchanged from the previous month. Senegal reinforced its position by defeating Gabon and Benin, while Ivory Coast experienced ups and downs with a draw against Benin followed by a victory against Uruguay.
The African ranking of the top 20 teams (forecast):
The African ranking of the top 20 teams, as published by FIFA, is as follows: Morocco 1st, Senegal 2nd, Nigeria 3rd, Egypt 4th, Ivory Coast 5th, Tunisia 6th, Algeria 7th, Mali 8th, Cameroon 9th, South Africa 10th, Burkina Faso 11th, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 12th, Cape Verde 13th, Ghana 14th, Guinea 15th, Equatorial Guinea 16th, Gabon 17th, Zambia 18th, Uganda 19th, Angola 20th. This ranking reflects the recent performances of African teams on the international stage and provides an insight into the contenders for the continental title.
Understanding the FIFA Ranking
The FIFA ranking is a system for ranking men’s national football teams established by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). It was introduced in December 1992 and has been published monthly since August 1993. This ranking aims to objectively evaluate the performance of national teams based on their recent results in international matches.
The FIFA ranking is calculated using a points system awarded to each team based on the result of their matches, the status of the match (friendly match, qualification for a major tournament like the World Cup or AFCON, etc.), and the strength of the opponent. Victories, draws, and defeats are taken into account, as well as goal difference and other factors.
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