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Egypt continue progress in April FIFA rankings
Egypt advances to 24 in the world, second in Africa, and first among Arab countries in latest FIFA rankings
Mahmoud Elassal Published in Ahram Online on 10 - 04 - 2014

The Pharaohs have climbed two positions to 24th in April's FIFA world ranking.
After gaining 12 places in last month's ranking, Egypt have advanced another two places in the latest list issued on Thursday.
Egypt have played just one match under new coach Shawki Gharib, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina in March.
The Pharaohs made it into the world's top 10 after winning three successive African Cup of Nations trophies, in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
Egypt is ranked second among African countries, behind Ivory Coast, and above Algeria and Ghana. They are the top ranked Arab team.
Spain continues leading the ranking ahead of Germany, Argentina and Portugal.
Top 10: (March positions in parentheses)
1. Spain (1)
2. Germany (2)
3. Portugal
4- Colombia
5- Uruguay (6)
6- Argentina
7- Brazil
8- Switzerland
9- Italy
10- Greece
Top 5 African teams:
21. Ivory Coast
24. Egypt
25. Algeria
38. Ghana
42. Cape Verde Islands
Top 5 Arab teams:
24. Egypt
25. Algeria
49. Tunisia
62. Libya
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