Super Falcons Rise to 37th in FIFA Women's Rankings

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have moved up to 37th place in the latest FIFA women's rankings, a rise from 36th, despite a decline in their total points from 1607 in December 2022 to 1602 currently. This marks the lowest point total for the team in three years, following a dip to 1555 points in June 2023 after the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Falcons' trajectory has been uneven, with a brief stabilization around the 34th position before falling again. Despite this, Nigeria remains the top-ranked team in Africa, 20 places ahead of South Africa, which is ranked 58th.

The team's recent performance reflects an inconsistent international schedule, including a double-header friendly against Cameroon in March, where they lost the first leg 1-0 but won the second 3-1. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed frustration over the team's preparation standards, particularly with the absence of fixtures in April, which complicates their readiness for the upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for July 25 to August 16.