Lausanne - Bafana Bafana have made no movement in the latest FIFA world rankings and will end 2017 in 81st place.
The South Africans did, however, move one place up in Africa, ending the year in 17th place.
Germany, Brazil and Portugal retained the top three places, with Argentina and Belgium completing the top five and 2018 Soccer World Cup hosts Russia placed 64th.
Top 10 in the latest FIFA world rankings:
1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. Portugal
4. Argentina
5. Belgium
6. Spain
7. Poland
8. Switzerland
9. France
10. Chile
Also:
81. South Africa
Top 10 in the latest CAF rankings:
1. Senegal
2. Tunisia
3. Egypt
4. DR Congo
5. Morocco
6. Burkina Faso
7. Cameroon
8. Ghana
9. Nigeria
10. Algeria
Also:
17. South Africa