The Sierra Leone men’s national football team has climbed up one position in the latest FIFA rankings and now stands at 126th place, up from 127th.
In Africa, the team holds the 35th spot and trails behind strong contenders such as Morocco, Senegal, and Nigeria.
The team began their qualifying journey for the 2026 World Cup in November 2023, securing a goalless draw against Ethiopia under the guidance of Coach Amidu Karim.
In Africa, Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae praised his team as “miracle survivors” after they won the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. T
The Ivory Coast team completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major tournament history. They are the first host country to win the Cup of Nations since Egypt in 2006, despite almost going out in the group stage.
As a result, the Elephants have climbed ten places in the new FIFA ranking and are now ranked 39th globally.
After reaching the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria has moved up 14 places in the ranking and now holds the 28th spot.
Angola has climbed higher than any other team, moving up 24 places in the ranking and now holds the 93rd spot. They are the biggest climbers in the world ranking.
In the World, Argentina still holds the top spot after winning the World Cup in Qatar, while France and England are in second and third place, respectively.
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