Since the inauguration of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ranking lists in 1992 more than 10 African countries have break into the top 20 while only 3 has break into the 10.

Below are the Top Highest Ranked African Teams Ever In The FIFA World Rankings. 

Nigeria 5th (1994)

When FIFA first released its ranking on December 31, 1992, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were ranked 13th. The team achieved their highest-ever rank of No. 5 in April 1994, just before their first World Cup appearance, and right after winning the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Zambia 2-1 in the final on April 10, 1994.

After being eliminated by Italy in the second round of the World Cup, the team fell to No. 10 in the world

Egypt 9th (2010)

The Pharaohs rankings has been improving yearly. Furthermore, the country registered its highest ranking in 2010, as the 9th highest globally. This was following a winning streak of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for three consecutive times in 2006, 2008, and 2010. The country holds the record number of titles with seven AFCON titles.

Morocco 10th (1998)

The Moroccan men's national  team currently ranked 14th on the FIFA World Ranking are the highest ranked African Team currently. 

The Atlas Lions provided the most improbable story of this year's World Cup, missing out on a third-place finish at the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Croatia in the bronze medal contest.

The highest ranking in Morocco’s history was in April  1998 when they were ranked 10th in the FIFA World Rankings. 

Cameroon 11th (2006, 2007 and 2009)

Currently ranked 53 in the World Rankings, Cameroon Indomitable Lions were ranked 11th first in November 2006 to January 2007 before equaling their best ranking on November 2009.

Ivory Coast 12th (2013)

The Ivory Coast Golden Generation which  consisted of talented players who enjoyed considerable success in Europe gave the Elephants their highest FIFA ranking in 2013.

 Led by Didier Drogba (who is also the national team's highest ever goalscorer), several other players found contracts in the biggest football stages in the world, such as brothers Yaya and Kolo Touré, Didier Zokora, Emmanuel Eboué, Cheick Tioté, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou. During this period, Ivory Coast managed its first FIFA World Cup appearances in 2006, 2010 and 2014.[66][67] They also won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, as well as, reaching the finals in 2006 and 2012.

Ghana 14th (2007 and 2008)

Currently ranked  70th, The highest FIFA World Ranking ever achieved by the Ghana national football team is 14th. This impressive ranking was achieved in 2007 and 2008 after the team's success and competitiveness on the international stage.

Tunisia 14th (2018)

The Tunisia national football team has moved up nine places to number 14 on  April 2018 FIFA World Rankings, two months before their world campaign in Russia. 

That was the highest rank reached by the team in the FIFA Men's World Ranking.  14th in April–May 2018 and the lowest is 65th place in July 2010.

Zambia 15th (1996)

Despite not winning the 1996 AFCON, Zambia emerged as the no.1 ranked side in Africa and 15th in the World in February 1996. That was the Zambia team best ever ranking till date. 

Algeria 15th (2014)

Algeria have climbed to their highest ever position in Fifa's world rankings after being placed 15th on the global list for October in 2014.

The Algeria football side rose five places in the FIFA rankings to 15th overall, the highest they have ever been ranked on the table.

South Africa 16th (1996)

Currently Ranked 59th, The best ranking ever achieved by the Bafana Bafana of South Africa was in 1996 when the  team went up as high as 16th after winning the 1996 AFCON on home soil.