Kaizer Chiefs are ranked one place higher than Mamelodi Sundowns on the top African clubs ranking list, according to the FootballDatabase system.
The Siya crew reported last year, December 31st, that Sundowns were ranked at 11th place, while the Soweto giants followed in 14th position.
Now, according to the latest statistics on Footballdatabase, Amakhosi are placed at 13th on the top African clubs ranking system, with Masandawana behind at 14th and Bidvest Wits at 19th.
With the new year underway, both Chiefs and the Brazilians will look to challenge for more domestic silverware up for grabs, such as the 2016/17 Absa Premiership title and the Nedbank Cup.
However, the Chloorkop-based club will be involved in more African competitions, as they look to secure the 2017 CAF Super Cup and defend their CAF Champions League title.
Here are the top 20 clubs in Africa, according to Footballdatabase:
1. Al Ahly
2. Esperance de Tunis
3. TP Mazembe
4. Vita Club
5. Etoile du Sahel
6. Al-Merreikh
7. Al Hilal Omdurman
8. El Zamalek
9. CS Sfaxien
10. Wydad Casablanca
11. Coton Sport
12. Dynamos
13. Kaizer Chiefs
14. Mamelodi Sundowns FC
15. Recreativo do Libolo
16. 1º de Agosto
17. Stade Malien Bamako
18. Raja Casablanca
19. Bidvest Wits
20. Djoliba AC
