African Cup of nations has made a lot of difference in the latest FIFA rankings, both the finalists have climbed several spots in the latest FIFA rankings.
The FIFA rankings can make a huge difference. Indian skipper in Sunil Chhetri was denied a work permit after he signed a contract with QPR because India are not ranked inside 70 by FIFA.
According to the latest FIFA rankings the reigning World Cup winners in Spain continue to lead the pack. Spain have a lead of 153 points over Germany, who are ranked second in the rankings.
Argentina are ranked third and are further 156 points behind Germany. England have climbed the ladder jumping 2 places, they are ranked fourth in the rankings.
Italy occupies the fifth place followed by Colombia and Portugal.
Netherlands, Croatia and Russia make up the top ten.
The recently concluded African Cup of Nations was really helpful for some countries. Nigeria won the tournament and have climbed several places because of the same.
Nigeria are now placed 30th in the latest FIFA rankings, they have managed to climb 22 places. It is quite a leap for the Super Eagles.
Burkina Faso, the losing finalists of the AFCON have also climbed several spots in the latest FIFA rankings. They are now ranked 55th, it is a leap of 37 places.
The rankings can make all the difference in the world for some players as mentioned earlier in the article and are really significant.
According to the latest FIFA rankings the reigning World Cup winners in Spain continue to lead the pack. Spain have a lead of 153 points over Germany, who are ranked second in the rankings.
Argentina are ranked third and are further 156 points behind Germany. England have climbed the ladder jumping 2 places, they are ranked fourth in the rankings.
Italy occupies the fifth place followed by Colombia and Portugal.
Netherlands, Croatia and Russia make up the top ten.
The recently concluded African Cup of Nations was really helpful for some countries. Nigeria won the tournament and have climbed several places because of the same.
Nigeria are now placed 30th in the latest FIFA rankings, they have managed to climb 22 places. It is quite a leap for the Super Eagles.
Burkina Faso, the losing finalists of the AFCON have also climbed several spots in the latest FIFA rankings. They are now ranked 55th, it is a leap of 37 places.
The rankings can make all the difference in the world for some players as mentioned earlier in the article and are really significant.
