Table of Contents

  1. Ranking Drop
  2. Impact of Inactivity
  3. African Leadership
  4. Top Ranked African Teams
  5. Global Ranking

Nigeria’s Super Falcons fell one position in the latest women’s ranking published by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Thursday.

Having been ranked 36th previously, the Super Falcons have now dropped to 37th.

The inactivity of the Super Falcons during the recent FIFA women’s international break contributed to their current standing in the monthly ranking.

Despite this decline globally, Justine Madugu’s team has retained its status as the top-ranked African team.

Completing the top five highest-ranked nations in Africa are South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, and Morocco.

On a global scale, Spain continues to hold the highest rank, followed by the United States of America, Germany, England, and Sweden, who round out the top five.

Why did Nigeria’s Super Falcons drop in the FIFA rankings?

The Super Falcons dropped in the FIFA rankings due to their inactivity during the last women’s international break.

Who are the top-ranked African teams?

The top-ranked African teams include Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, and Morocco.

Which team is currently the highest-ranked globally?

Spain is currently the highest-ranked team in the world, followed by the United States of America, Germany, England, and Sweden.