Black stars ranked 25th in 2008

Ghana stayed on the 25th position for the end of year in the last Fifa ranking released on Wednesday.

The Black Stars moved one place up but still remained the continent's fourth best nation.

Ghana began the year at the 43rd spot but catapulted to the 14th position in February after placing third at the Nations Cup on home soil.

Cameroon remains Africa's top-rated national side followed by Egypt and Nigeria in that order.

European Champions, Spain finished the year as leaders followed by Germany and Holland. Spain goes on to win the 'Team of the Year 2008' plus the 'Best Mover 2008'.