The team dropped from 103rd to 107th position after struggling in recent international fixtures, a setback that underlines their inconsistent run on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national football team, Taifa Stars, has slipped four places in the latest FIFA world rankings released on September 18, 2025.
The team dropped from 103rd to 107th position after struggling in recent international fixtures, a setback that underlines their inconsistent run on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The fall comes after disappointing results in the qualifiers, where Taifa Stars were held to a 1-1 draw away to Congo before suffering a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Niger.
In contrast, regional rivals Uganda have continued their upward trajectory.
The Cranes climbed six places from 88th to 82nd after earning crucial victories against Mozambique and Somalia in their qualifying matches.
Uganda’s steady improvement highlights a positive shift in East African football fortunes, showcasing the benefits of consistency at the continental stage.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s Harambee Stars experienced a minor setback, dropping two spots from 109th to 111th in the rankings.
Despite recording one win and one loss in their two qualifying encounters, the mixed results were insufficient to maintain their previous position.
The contrasting performances of Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya paint a vivid picture of shifting dynamics in East African football, with Uganda emerging as the standout performer.
