Black Stars have ended 2024 ranked 77th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, retaining their 14th position in Africa.

The year has been a challenging one for the four-time African champions.

They exited the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the group stage back in January and failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, finishing third in a group that featured Angola, Sudan, and Niger.

However, the team showed glimpses of promise in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with two impressive victories over Mali and the Central African Republic, offering some hope for a brighter future.