AFCON magnificence gives Cameroon rankings surge

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt and Ghana – the AFCON last four – were among the groups to appreciate a lift in the most recent FIFA rankings.

Cameroon's unexpected accomplishment in the Africa Cup of Nations has seen them surge 29 puts in the most recent FIFA rankings.

February's rundown sees the Indomitable Lions ascend to number 33, making them the third most noteworthy positioned African group.

Egypt, who completed runners-up to Cameroon, climb 12 spots to 23rd. Senegal – up two spots to 31st – are the other group from the landmass still above Hugo Broos' men.

Third-set finishers Burkina Faso climbed 15 spots to number 38 in the rundown, while kindred semi-finalists Ghana bounced nine to 45th.

The greatest fallers in the current month's rankings are Ivory Coast, who slammed out in the gathering phases of the AFCON having gone into the competition as protecting champions.

The Elephants drop 13 spots to number 47, while Algeria are down 11 to 50th after their own gathering stage exit.

There was no change at the top, with Argentina as yet driving Brazil and Germany.

The main move in the main 10 saw France edge up to 6th above Colombia.