FIFA Rankings: Senegal lead West Africa as Ghana slips to sixth

Senegal remain the highest-ranked West African nation in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings.

• The Teranga Lions sit 18th in the world with 1649 points, maintaining their position as the top-ranked team in the sub-region.
• Former African champions Côte d'Ivoire are second in West Africa after climbing two places to 29th in the world with 1569 points, following their impressive results against Ghana in the recent window.
• Nigeria follow closely in 30th with 1568 points, despite dropping four places. The Super Eagles are now just one point behind the Ivorians.
• Mali have been the biggest movers in West Africa, jumping six places to 47th with 1474 points after a strong international window.
• Cabo Verde sit fifth in the region despite dropping four places to 68th with 1374 points, while Ghana have slipped to sixth in West Africa after falling five places to 70th with 1361 points following poor results against Gambia and Ivory Coast.

Overall, Morocco remain Africa's number one side with 1805 points, ranked 7th in the world after dropping one place, with Portugal and Brazil now occupying 5th and 6th.