The world football governing body, FIFA, unveiled its latest men's international rankings on Thursday, providing an updated look at global standings.
For South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, the recent international break in June saw them in action, securing a commendable 2-0 victory over Mozambique and battling to a 0-0 draw against Tanzania.
BAFANA REMAIN IN 56TH POSITION
Despite these positive results on the field, Hugo Broos' men have remained unchanged at 56th place in the overall global rankings.
This static position in the rankings belies an impressive run of form for Bafana Bafana under Coach Broos, who has now guided the team to a remarkable 20-game unbeaten streak.
This consistent performance highlights the stability and progress within the squad, even if it hasn't yet translated into a significant jump on the FIFA ladder.
It is worth noting that while the senior team maintains this unbeaten record under Broos, a separate contingent, coached by Vela Khumalo, recently finished as runners-up at the COSAFA Cup, showcasing developing talent within the broader national setup.
On the African continent, South Africa continues to hold its position within the top tier, remaining in 10th place. The continental landscape sees Morocco leading the pack as the highest-ranked African nation, sitting at 12th globally.
Meanwhile, there's been a notable shift at the top, with Senegal now surpassing Egypt to become the second highest-ranked country from Africa.
Looking ahead, Bafana Bafana's next challenge under Coach Broos will come in September.
They are set to resume their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with highly anticipated matches against two formidable opponents: Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
These upcoming fixtures will provide further opportunities for Bafana to continue their unbeaten run and potentially improve their standing.
