Fiji soccer slips 25 places

Fiji has slipped 25 places on the latest FIFA World ranking and is now ranked 133 out of the 203 countries listed in the ranking.

The South Sea Islanders who enjoyed an impressive who enjoyed an impressive ranking in the 100-108 placing earlier this year because of their historic win over New Zealand last November have dropped automatically due to their non involvement in the international fixtures.

Fiji FA, CEO Bob Kumar said the drop in ranking is not a real concern as the changes were bound to occur in the standings due to the world cup qualifiers and international friendly matches between the nations in the African and northern continents.

Kumar said the new team director, Anil Sharma is working out things with the coaching development for next season.

Spain has regained the number 1 status and has pushed former world champions Brazil to the second spot.