Falcons remains Africa’s best as Nigeria lasses shoot to 36th in FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released yesterday, consolidating their status as Africa’s top-ranked women’s side. The team, led by coach
Nigeria's Super Falcons have climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released yesterday, consolidating their status as Africa's top-ranked women's side.
The team, led by coach Justine Madugu, moved up one spot from 37th after a 3-1 victory over Cameroon in a friendly match last month.
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The ten-time African champions continue to lead the continent comfortably. South Africa Banyana Banyana sit second in Africa (58th globally), followed by Ghana ‘s Black Queens in the 59th and Morocco’ Atlas Lionesses 62nd . Zambia women's national team complete Africa’s top five at 64th in the world.
Nigeria’s inactivity was due to the late cancellation of planned friendlies against Cape Verde. However, the Falcons had earlier split results in a two-match friendly series against Cameroon Women's National Team in Yaoundé where they won one and lost one.
Spain retained the number one ranking worldwide, ahead of the United States in second, with England, Germany, and Japan rounding out the top five.
The next FIFA Women's World Rankings update is scheduled for 16 June 2026.
