Super Falcons Retain Africa's Top Spot in FIFA Rankings
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have maintained their status as the highest-ranked women's football team in Africa, currently positioned 36th globally according to the latest FIFA women's world rankings released on Thursday. Despite recent victories, including a 2-1 win against Senegal and a 3-0 victory over Zimbabwe, the Super Falcons were unable to improve their global ranking, remaining behind Serbia, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic.
Nigeria is set to compete in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco, where they will seek to extend their record to an 11th title. In their group stage, they will face Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi.
Egypt is ranked 99th, while Malawi is at 158th. The tournament will also serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the top four semi-finalists qualifying.
Spain currently holds the top global ranking in women's football.
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