Zambia drops in latest FIFA ranking, South Africa, Nigeria, Angola climb high

Angola is the highest African climber in the latest FIFA rankings for February, while Nigeria and South Africa make a cut into the top ten after outstanding performances at AFCON.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge Published February 15, 2024

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Following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia has dropped three steps in the latest FIFA ranking.

The Chipolopolo are now ranked 87 in the world, up from 84, while sitting 18th in Africa.

Nigeria has moved 14 steps up, while South Africa has also gained from 66 to 58 to break into the top ten, with Morocco maintaining their spot as Africa’s number one.

Angola is Africa’s biggest climber, moving 24 places up from 117 to 93 in the world and 20 in Africa.

AFRICA'S TOP 20 IN THE LATEST FIFA RANKING

South Africa is now 29 places ahead of Zambia to become the highest-ranked team in the Southern African region.#Bolanews pic.twitter.com/mnKYFbMaRx
— BOLANEWS (@bolanewsco) February 15, 2024

On the world stage, Argentina remains number one, France is second, and England is third.

Belgium and Brazil complete the top five in the world.

SEE THE RANKINGS HERE: FIFA.COM

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge February 15, 2024

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Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.