Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana has moved up one step from the 15th on the latest FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking released April 9, 2008 to the 14th position.
In January 2008 Ghana stood at the 43rd position, but moved to an all time high 14 and number one on the African continent in February 2008. But the country dropped to 15 on the table in March 2008, and was still the highest on the continent.
Leading the world table at number one is Argentina followed by Brazil in second place and current world champions Italy stands at number three.
Even though Ghana lost to 1-2 to Mexico in a friendly in London Thursday March 27, the result of the match did not affect Ghana’s move up on the FIFA ranking.
In this match against Mexico, even though Ghana led in the early minutes of the game, a goal keeping blunder by substitute goalkeeper Patrick Antwi gave the Mexico the equalizer. The Mexicans went on to add another goal from a penalty.
Cameroon at 17 and Cote d’Ivoire at 22 are second and third respectively after Ghana on the continent. African champions Egypt occupy the 30th position on the world ranking and the fourth in Africa.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Two feared swept away after River Agyei overflows Kasoa–Domeabra road
1 minute -
Tony Elumelu appointed chairman of Seplat Energy
14 minutes -
Education Minister raises alarm over indiscipline in SHSs, announces national reform conference
16 minutes -
Lom Ahlijah advocates tech-based monitoring in schools after assault case
20 minutes -
UTAG threatens nationwide strike over delay in book and research allowance rate
28 minutes -
Boundary Commission urges border residents to protect boundary pillars and support national security
31 minutes -
Ghana to grow at 5.0% GDP in 2026, but faces huge investment financing gap – AfDB
32 minutes -
Deputy AG, 14 CSOs appear at Supreme Court for hearing on challenge to OSP’s prosecutorial powers
37 minutes -
Minority MPs meet Ghana High Commissioner to Canada to discuss diaspora welfare and bilateral relations
46 minutes -
GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over detained Nyinahin SHS teacher
53 minutes -
Free SHS: Education Minister hails end of school food shortages
58 minutes -
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gambling
59 minutes -
74% of returned Ghanaians had overstayed visas – South Africa’s Int’l Relations Minister
1 hour -
Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute joins WHO-backed Global Clinical Trials Forum
1 hour -
World Bank set to approve US$300m for expansion of Ghana’s school infrastructure
1 hour