FIFA ranking: DRC demoted to 65th place in the world
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has published its monthly ranking of national teams, highlighting the movements of the different selections in the world hierarchy. This month, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) experienced a demotion, losing a place both globally and in Africa.
This ranking shows a descent of the DRC from 64th to 65th place globally. On the African continent, the Congolese team now occupies 13th position, compared to the 12th place it occupied the previous month. This demotion is the result of the national team’s mixed performances during the October international break, where they recorded two draws, against New Zealand (1-1) and Angola (0-0) respectively. .
This decline in the FIFA rankings both at the global and African levels highlights the challenges facing the Congolese team and underlines the need for improvement in its performance. While many football fans in the DRC are concerned about this drop in ranking, it is crucial that the national team focuses on its development and works to return to the forefront of international football.
Despite this demotion, Congolese football has a long history of success, with talented players playing in national and international leagues. The DRC also experienced moments of glory in continental competitions, notably winning the African Cup of Nations in 1968 and 1974.
It is important that the Congolese Football Federation and national coach Sébastien Desabre identify the gaps and areas of development needed to enable the national team to regain its standing and compete with the best teams in the world. This could include strategic analysis of the game, tailored player selections and rigorous planning for future matches and competitions.
The FIFA ranking is a key indicator of the position of national teams on the world stage and its evolution can impact a team’s status and recognition. It is therefore essential that the DRC uses this demotion as motivation to work even harder and progress in the coming months.
It remains to be seen how the Congolese national team will react to this demotion and how it will position itself during future international meetings. Supporters hope that the DRC can bounce back and regain their place among the best teams on the African continent and around the world.