Sports News of Thursday, 18 July 2024

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Black Stars maintains spot in latest FIFA rankings

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The Black Stars of Ghana have maintained their position in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola rankings.

The four-time African champions remain 64th globally and are 12th on the continent in the month of July.

Having defeated Mali and the Central African Republic during June's World Cup qualifiers, Ghana made a leap in the ranking but maintained their position a few weeks later.

The Black Stars were inactive in the month of July as compared to countries in Europe and South America that were involved in the European Championship and Copa America respectively.

Meanwhile, Argentina keep their place at the top of the table after winning the Copa America while Spain move to third place in the world following their success at the Euros.

Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria make the top five in Africa.

Ghana will return to action in September to commence the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars will face Angola in Kumasi before travelling to Niger for the second match of Group F.

The former African champions are hoping to make a return to the Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted in Morocco next year.