On the eve of Bafana Bafana’s friendly match against Kenya on Wednesday, Egypt tumbled 23 places down the Fifa rankings while Bafana jumped to 47.

Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.

Egypt retained their Africa Cup of Nations crown on Sunday when Mohamed Aboutraika lifted the champions to a 1-0 win over Cameroon and a record sixth title. The defending…