Black Stars climb two spots up to 73rd in latest FIFA ranking after strong World Cup qualifier showing

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Oct 17, 2025

Ghana’s Black Stars have risen two places in the latest FIFA world ranking, thanks to their impressive results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This upward movement comes shortly after the team climbed one position in the previous ranking update.

Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana now occupies the 73rd spot globally. This improvement reflects the team’s solid performances during the October 2025 international window, where they secured victories against Madagascar and Comoros.

The Black Stars dominated Madagascar 5-0 in Morocco and later edged out Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium. These wins enabled Ghana to finish at the top of Group I in the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Despite the progress on the global stage, Ghana’s continental ranking remains steady. The team continues to hold 14th place among African nations, showing room for further improvement on the continent.

Coach Addo is optimistic about enhancing the team’s standing as they prepare for friendlies against Japan and South Korea next month, aiming to build on their recent success and strengthen their position in future rankings.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

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