Zimbabwe Warriors drop down rankings after Egypt loss

THE Zimbabwe Warriors have dropped one place on the world stage and did not move on the African continent in the latest Fifa/Coca-Cola World Rankings released by the governing body from their headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, today morning.

Zimbabwe moved outside the top 100 to 101, down from 100 in the last rankings while they find themselves the 28th best team on the continent.

Zimbabwe recently lost to Egypt in the World Cup qualifiers, and managed a victory over the Zebras of Botswana in a friendly in February.

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Croatia have made a big move to No 4 in the rankings after two World Cup qualifying wins, and tournament hosts Brazil dropped to No 19.

World and European champion Spain lead an unchanged top three, from Germany and Argentina.

Croatia's victories against Wales and Scotland last month lifted them five places, and Portugal climbed two spots to No 5.

Colombia remain at No 6, followed by England and Italy, who both fell three places, and the Netherlands.

Ecuador enter the top 10, up two, and No 12 Ivory Coast are the top-ranked African team.

Rankings weigh results over a four-year cycle and Brazil, who fell one place, have dropped while playing no World Cup qualifiers.

Top 10 in Africa:

1. Ivory Coast (12th)
2. Ghana (22nd)
3. Mali (26th)
4. Nigeria (31st)
5. Algeria (35th)
6. Tunisia (41st)
7. Zambia (45th)
8. Burkina Faso (50th)
9. Equatorial Guinea (59th)
10. Cameroon (60th)