Ghana’s slim 1-0 victory over Benin Republic pushed her three steps to 31 in the world from 34 last month to maintain her third position in Africa, one step ahead of Cote d’Ivoire who gained one step to occupy position 36 in the world.

Cameroon remain Africa's highest ranked nation on 19th place followed by Nigeria on 30th.

European Champions Spain still unbeaten in 31 matches cling onto top spot followed by Germany and Holland.

These are the latest CAF Rankings and FIFA in brackets:

1 Cameroon (19)

2 Nigeria (30)

3 Ghana (31)

4 Cote d’Ivoire (36)

5 Egypt (37)

6 Gabon (48)

7 Mali (49)

8 Morocco (50)

9 Tunisia (52)

10 Guinea (53)

11 Burkina Faso (56)

12 Togo (65)

13 Senegal (66)

14 Congo (67)

15 Uganda (68)

16 Gambia (69)

17 Algeria (72)

18 South Africa (77)

19 Libya (82) 20 Rwanda (83)