Uganda Cranes is ranked 77th in the world as per the latest World’s rankings by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).
FIFA released the first rankings of the year 2015 on Thursday, January 08th from the federation main headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
Uganda is now ranked 77th with 441 points led by World Champions, Germany (points).
Algeria remains the best ranked country on the African continent in 18th position with 948 points.
Rwanda Best in CECAFA:
Rwanda is the best nation in the East and Central Africa region (CECAFA) sitting in 68th on 494 points.
Uganda lies second in CECAFA with 77th position in the world with 441 points.
Worst Movers:
Zambia, who recently lost 0-1 to South Africa in a build up match is the worst mover on the African continent, dropping 4 places from 46th to 50th (594 points).
Jordan is the overall worst mover on the globe, dropping 13 places from 81st to 93rd with 346 points.
Best Movers:
For leaping from 122nd to 110th, Bahrain is the best performing nation with Iraq dropping 11 places to 114th position while Gabon was the best mover on the African continent, moving three places from 65th to 62nd (527 points).
Whereas Germany lead the 209 FIFA Member nations with 1725 points, Bhutan has no single point.
FIFA will release the next rankings on 12th February 2015.
Selected Nations:
1- Germany (1725 Points)
2- Argentina (1538 Points)
3- Colombia (1450 Points)
18 – Algeria (948 Points)
22 – Tunisia (873 Points)
28 – Cote D’ Ivoire (833 Points)
62 – Gabon (527 Points)
62 – Togo (527 Points)
68 – Rwanda (494 Points)
76 – Paraguay (442 Points)
77 – Uganda (441 Points)
78 – Libya (437 Points)
104 – Tanzania (315 Points)
108 – Sudan (296 Points)
109 – Ethiopia (292 Points)
117 – Kenya (262 Points)
118 – Equatorial Guinea (260 Points)
128 – Burundi (227 Points)
189 – South Sudan (43 Points)
202 – Eritrea (8 Points)
204 – Somalia (6 Points)
206 – Djibouti (4 Points)
209 – Bhutan (O Point)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players, FUFA and Airtel Uganda officials at the team’s welcome dinner after the Cranes returned from Morocco in the game against Guinea.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
