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Harambee Stars have accumulated six points after their 2-1 win over Zambia in an international friendly
Kenya has moved up three places in the recent rankings released by world soccer organizing body FIFA on Thursday 22 October.
East African loads are now placed at position 103, down from 106 with 1205 points from 1199.
Harambee Stars, who had been inactive since December 2019 like most countries due to Covid-19, returned to action on October 9 with an international friendly against Zambia in which they won 2-1.
A goal from Cliff Nyakeya and an own goal from Tandi Mwape gave Francis Kimanzi’s side the victory, while a late goal from Emmanuel Chabula denied the East Africans a clean sheet at home.
Despite leading Kenya to that victory, Francis Kimanzi fell out with his employers and was eventually replaced by Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee, who will now have the great task of helping Kenya overtake the Comoros on the double qualifying day of the 2021 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) scheduled. for november.
Despite not participating in the recent international week, Uganda Cranes has advanced in one position.
Cranes have retained their 1,321 points, but are now 76th globally.
The charges led by Johnathan McKinstry camped out in Dubai during international week, in preparation for their Afcon November qualifying match against neighboring South Sudan.
However, Tanzania has stalled at 134th despite falling by a lone goal at home to Burundi in their recent international friendly.
Saido Ntibazonkiza’s goal at the end of the second half was enough to give the visitors a 1-0 victory over Taifa Stars in an international friendly at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam on October 11.
However, the defeat had no impact on the FIFA rankings for the team led by Etienne Ndayiragije. They have remained in the same positions but their points have dropped from 1086 to 1081.
Las Golondrinas have risen one position to 148 with 1058 points, six more than their previous tally.
Sudan, which has 1,110 points, is ranked 128 while Rwanda is 133 with 1,089 points. Ethiopia has maintained position 146 with 1061 points with South Sudan in position 168 after managing 983 points.
