Despite failing to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, the Pharaohs made progress thanks to a 2-0 friendly win over finalists Bosnia-Herzegovina this month.

The seven-time African champions were the nation with most points for the March edition, having amassed 61 points.

Egypt also came third after Vietnam and Comoros in terms of position progress.

The improvement saw Egypt surpass the likes of African rivals Ghana, Tunisia and Nigeria as they are only behind Algeria and Ivory Coast continentally.

FIFA’s monthly ranking system weigh all international matches over a rolling four-year cycle.