The latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released just four days after the conclusion of the AFCON, showcases notable shifts among African teams that participated in the tournament.

5 things we learned from the AFCON 2023

These rankings underscore the impact of recent continental tournaments on the global football landscape, with African teams making significant strides.

While the top ten remained unchanged, several nations from the CAF region recorded noteworthy advancements.

Nigeria, the runner-up in the TotalEnergies AFCON 2023, surged 14 places to 28th, demonstrating their strong performance in the tournament.

However, Angola made the most significant leap, climbing 24 spots to 93rd following their impressive AFCON showing.

The rise of some African sides in the rankings coincided with Senegal's progress, with the Teranga Lions achieving their highest-ever position at 17th.

Despite their exit in the round of 16 against Ivory Coast, Senegal's solid AFCON 2023 performance propelled them to new heights.

Other African teams that saw notable improvements include Equatorial Guinea (79th, up 9), South Africa (58th, up 8), Cape Verde (65th, up 8), Namibia (107th, up 8), and Mali (47th, up 4).

This is the AFCON 2023 Best XI

As teams prepare for upcoming competitions, including qualifiers for the TotalEnergies AFCON and the World Cup, these rankings offer valuable insights into their current international standing.

Top 10 African Teams in FIFA Rankings:

1. Morocco (12th)

2. Senegal (17th)

3. Nigeria (28th)

4. Egypt (36th)

5. Ivory Coast (39th)

6. Tunisia (41st)

7. Algeria (43rd)

8. Mali (47th)

9. Cameroon (51st)

10. South Africa (58th)