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Ghana up two places to 73rd in latest FIFA ranking

Accra, Oct 18 (UNI) Ghana has climbed two places to 73rd in the latest FIFA world rankings.
The Black Stars' rise comes after strong performances in this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where they beat the Central African Republic 5-0 and Comoros 1-0 to book their place at next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Spain, Argentina, France, England and Portugal occupy the top five positions in the global rankings.
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16 Nov 2025 | 12:03 AM

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Slovenia seal spot in Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers

15 Nov 2025 | 10:44 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) Slovenia booked their place in the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers after extending their lead over India in the Play-offs in Bangalore on Saturday.

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Seventh edition of Peravoor marathon will be held Dec 27: Olympian Anju Bobby George

15 Nov 2025 | 10:42 PM

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India took pitch out of equation: Morkel

15 Nov 2025 | 10:27 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team's pre-match strategy may not have aligned with the rapidly changing surface at the Eden Gardens, stating that the think-tank had deliberately taken conditions out of their planning before the opening day’s play against South Africa.

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