David GOMBE
On Thursday 20th November 2025, FIFA released the latest rankings with Uganda Cranes dropping to 85th in global standings.
The Cranes were previously 83rd in the World as by the October rankings.
Uganda will be in Group C of the forthcoming Morocco Africa Cup of Nations along with Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania.
According to the latest rankings, Tunisia whom Uganda will face on 23rd December in their opening Group C game are ranked 40th in the World and sixth in Africa.
Tunisia had two games in the window beating Jordan 3-2 in the first friendly on November 14th 2025, thanks to goals from OG Nice defender Ali Abdi, Lorient’s Montassar Talbi and FC Copenhagen forward Elias Achouri.
They drew 1-1 with five time World Champions Brazil in their final friendly match with Hazem Mastouri scoring their goal before Estevao levelled matters for Brazil.
Uganda’s East African Neighbours Tanzania are 112th in the World. The Cranes will face the Taifa Stars in the continental showpiece on 27th December 2025.
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars played one game during the November break, losing 4-3 to Kuwait.
Charles M’Mombwa scored a brace for Taifa Stara with Rochdale midfielder Tarryn Allarakhia striking the other goal.
Three time African Champions Nigeria are ranked 38th in the World and fifth in Africa. Nigeria will be Uganda’s final group opponents in Morocco with the two sides facing off on 30th December.
In November international break, Nigeria were in the World Cup playoffs beating Gabon in the semifinal 4-1 before losing to DR Congo in the final on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Against Gabon Victor Osimhen Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke were the scorers for the Super Eagles as they cruised on Thursday, November 13th 2025.
In the final defeat, Frank Onyeka gave them an early lead before Elia Meschack levelled matters for the Leopards.
Top 10 in World
Spain
Argentina
France
England
Brazil
Portugal
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Croatia
Africa
Morocco (11)
Senegal (19)
Egypt (34)
Algeria (35)
Nigeria (38)
Tunisia (40)
Ivory Coast (42)
Mali (54)
DR Congo (56)
Cameroon (57)
