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Harambee Stars dropped in the latest FIFA rankings after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Morocco remains the top-ranked nation in Africa.
Harambee Stars have dropped two spots in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Rankings, released on Thursday for the month of November.
This is on the back of three lackluster draws that saw Kenya fail to secure a single victory in their recent international fixtures.
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Engin Firat's charges recorded 1-1 draws against Namibia and Zimbabwe in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, as well as another 1-1 stalemate with South Sudan during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.
The disappointing performances not only left fans frustrated but also cemented Kenya’s fate of missing out on the AFCON in Morocco next year.
The lack of wins has caused Kenya to slip from 106th to 108th globally, while also falling to 25th in Africa.
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Adding to the heartbreak for Kenyan football enthusiasts, their neighbors Tanzania climbed six spots, from 112th to 106th, leapfrogging Kenya in the rankings.
Tanzania’s upward movement follows their successful qualification for the 2025 AFCON, alongside regional powerhouses Uganda who remain Africa’s 14th best team at 88th in the world rankings.
Kenya’s regional rivals are continuing to outshine the Harambee Stars on the continental stage.
Uganda, who hold the top regional spot, and Tanzania have demonstrated significant progress by booking their places at the AFCON tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Across the African continent, Morocco remains the highest-ranked team despite dropping to 14th globally.
Senegal, now 17th, overtook Egypt as the continent’s second-best team after impressive showings in recent matches.
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Egypt (33rd), Algeria (37th), and Nigeria (44th) round out the top five in Africa showcasing the depth of talent among the continent’s footballing giants.
Other notable mentions in Africa’s top 10 include Ivory Coast (46th), Cameroon (49th), Mali (51st), Tunisia (52nd), and South Africa (57th).
On the global stage, the top five teams remain unchanged, with World Cup holders Argentina maintaining the top spot, followed by France, Spain, England, and Brazil.
Portugal and the Netherlands moved into sixth and seventh positions, respectively, while Belgium slid to eighth. Italy held steady in ninth place and Germany climbed back into the top 10.
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