Super Falcons Drop to 43rd in FIFA Rankings Amid Setbacks
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, now positioned at 43rd globally, as released on Tuesday morning. This decline from 36th is attributed to a series of disappointing results, including their quarter-final exit at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco, where they faced defeats against Malawi and Cameroon.
Additionally, the team lost 2-1 to South Africa during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs. Despite these setbacks, the Super Falcons maintain their status as the highest-ranked women’s national team in Africa, with South Africa, Morocco, Ghana, and Zambia following in the second to fifth positions, respectively.
The top five global rankings remain unchanged, with Spain in first place, followed by the United States, Germany, England, and Japan. The next FIFA Women’s World Rankings will be released on December 7, 2026.
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