SoccerClub takes a look at the latest Fifa African ranking and looks at the most significant changes in the February edition of the Caf confederation.

Cameroon’s victory at the African Cup of Nations helped them climb 29 places into 33rd position in the World ranking.

Egypt’s silver-medal finish secured them a place in the Top 25, the Pharaohs are now the highest ranked CAF team.

AFCON semi-finalists Burkina Faso and Ghana also enjoyed large gains, while quarter- finalists Congo DR, Morocco and hosts Gabon also have cause to celebrate.

However, South African have dropped to 13th in the African rankings and have moved two places down in the world ranking into 62nd position with 563 points.

Top 10 Fifa Africa Rankings including South Africa: 

1. Egypt – 881 points (23rd World Ranking)

2. Senegal – 799 points (31st World Ranking)

3. Cameroon – 796 points (33rd World Ranking)

4. Tunisia – 769 points (36th World Ranking)

5. Congo – 750 points (37th World Ranking)

6. Burkina Faso – 736 points (38th World Ranking)

7. Nigeria – 686 points (41st World Ranking)

8. Ghana – 675 points (45th World Ranking)

9. Ivory Coast – 662 points (47th World Ranking)

10. Morocco – 660 points (48th World Ranking)

13. South Africa – 563 points (62nd World Ranking)