4 Feb 2010

Egypt climb into top ten in FIFA rankings

6:43 am on 4 February 2010

The African football Champions Egypt have climbed into the top ten in Fifa's latest world rankings.

The Pharaohs moved up 14 places to number 10 and are now Africa's number one team.

Not only is this Egypt's highest placing ever, it's also the second highest ever by an African team after Nigeria placed fifth in 1994.

Egypt did not qualify for this year's World Cup finals.

Spain continue to occupy the top spot in the world ranking ahead of Brazil and the Netherlands.

Australia are 23rd and New Zealand 79th.