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 Ghana senior national football team, the Black Stars, will conclude the year 2024 ranked 77th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, marking a drop of four places from their previous position. 



Despite the decline at the global level, the team retains its 14th spot in Africa.



This drop in ranking follows a disappointing performance in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Ghana failed to secure a spot in the tournament for the first time in 20 years. 



The team had been ranked 73rd globally just two months earlier in October but struggled to keep pace with top African teams such as Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt.



Under the leadership of coach Otto Addo, the Black Stars managed only three victories out of 15 matches throughout 2024, with just two wins coming in official competitions. 



Their highest global ranking during the year was 67th in February, but inconsistent performances contributed to their slide to the current position.



In the African context, the Black Stars rank ahead of teams like Zambia and Gabon, although they trail behind Cape Verde and Burkina Faso.



At the top of the global rankings, Argentina remains in first place, followed by France, with Spain and England occupying third and fourth positions, respectively. Brazil holds steady in fifth place, with no changes in the top ten since July.



Looking ahead, the Black Stars are determined to turn their fortunes around in 2025 as they resume their qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 



They are set to face Chad and Madagascar in March, aiming for a strong comeback after a challenging year.

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Black Stars Ranked 77th Globally, 14th in Africa In FIFA Rankings As 2024 Ends

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AUTHOR: Perpetual Tweneboah Koduah

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