Desiree Ellis' Banyana Banyana side were impressively one of the biggest climbers in the latest FIFA women's world rankings after reaching the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time ever.
FIFA published its latest rankings on Monday with a number of positive changes for African teams after an impressive showing at the recently-concluded World Cup hosted in New Zealand Australia.
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World Cup debutants, Morocco, made the biggest jump from 78 to 58th, moving up a huge 14 places.
While Banyana were the second biggest climbers in the rankings who are now 45th on the standings, moving an impressive 9 positions.