September FIFA Rankings: Black Stars drop to 70th globally, fall to 14th in Africa

Ghana has suffered a significant drop in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent games during the September international break.

The Black Stars came up against Angola and Niger during the opening games for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.

Otto Addo’s side lost 0-1 to the Palancras Negras of Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium before drawing 1-1 with Niger in Morocco on matchday two.

Ghana, who previously occupied the 64th position on the global rankings, have now dropped to 70th on the log following the two games.

Georgia, Burkina Faso, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Cape Verde and Burkina Faso are the countries to have moved above Ghana in the global rankings.

The Black Stars have also dropped two places on the continental ranking as well.

They are now occupying the 14th spot with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde climbing above them.

In the CAF rankings, Morocco have now moved to the top with Senegal dropping to second. Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia complete the top five.