Banyana Banyana are the second biggest climbers in Africa in the latest published FIFA Women’s rankings, and Soccer Laduma takes a look at whether the system is fair to nations on the continent.
South Africa won their first ever game at the World Cup after beating Italy 3-2 in their final group game and the match was historic for two reasons, as Desiree Ellis’ charges progressed to the round of 16 for the first time.
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Banyana came to the tournament ranked 54th and have now moved up nine places to 45th in the latest women rankings published by FIFA.
Banyana are the second highest climbers in Africa, behind Morocco, who shot up 14 places from 78th to 58th after their World Cup debut.
South Africa’s arch-rival on the continent, Nigeria remained the top ranked nation after moving eight places up to 32nd in the world, with Banyana…