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The
February edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking is dominated by
the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. By claiming their third
title, Nigeria (30th, up 22) have not only ended a 19-year drought since
they last won the tournament, but have also climbed 22 places to 30th –
their best ranking since August 2010 – while beaten finalists Burkina
Faso (55th, up 37) have moved up a massive 37 places to 55th. Hosts
South Africa (60th, up 25) have also enjoyed a significant leap of 25
places. Although former Africa Cup of Nations winners Côte
d’Ivoire (12th, up 2) bowed out at the quarter-final stage, last year’s
runners-up have achieved their best-ever world ranking (12th). However,
the Elephants have not made it into the top ten, where Spain (1st,
unchanged) continue to reign supreme ahead of Germany (2nd, unchanged)
and Argentina (3rd, unchanged). England (4th, up 2) complete the top
four after their home win over Brazil.
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