The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, has experienced a sharp decline in the latest fifa World Rankings, slipping three places to 73rd globally. This marks a worrying trend for the four-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, who are now being surpassed by nations like Burkina Faso and Cape Verde.
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The decline follows Ghana’s recent lackluster performances in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Despite high expectations, the Black Stars suffered a critical defeat to Sudan and were held to a draw in their previous encounters, leading to doubts about their qualification prospects. The latest rankings are a reflection of these struggles on the field, with Ghana now facing an uphill battle both in qualifying for the tournament and regaining its regional prominence.
As the team regroups for their next AFCON qualifying matches, there is hope that a turnaround in performance could not only improve their standing in the group but also positively impact future FIFA rankings.
