The Stars are now ranked 47th globally, up four places from their 51st ranking in October.
They defeated South Africa 2-0 home and São Tomé and Principe 1-0 to move to the top of Group C in African Cup of Nations Qualifications.The Black Stars are now the sixth-highest ranked country on the African continent behind Senegal (1), Tunisia (2), Nigeria(3), Algeria (4) and Morocco(5).