Gambia leap in latest ranking

The latest ranking released by world football’s governing body, FIFA, has seen The Gambia making their greatest move, leaping from 31 to 25. The Scorpions also moved up nine places in the global ranking as they jump from 112 to 103.

The hosts of the recent Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana, are the continent's top team. The black Stars are now above newly crowned champions Egypt, who are fourth on the list despite their back-to-back titles.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped from first place in Africa to sixth, and slide 26 places in the world to 45.