Super Falcons Rise to 36th in FIFA Rankings, Top Africa

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have risen to 36th place in the latest FIFA women's world rankings, solidifying their status as the top-ranked team in Africa. The ranking, released on Tuesday, reflects a modest improvement from their previous position of 37th in December 2025.

This change is attributed to their performance in two pre-WAFCON friendly matches against Cameroon, where they first suffered a 1-0 defeat in February, followed by a 3-1 victory in March 2026. In the latter match, forward Chinwendu Ihezuo equalized in the 32nd minute with a header from a precise cross by Rinsola Babajid, who later scored to give Nigeria a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute.

Michel Alozi sealed the victory with a header, contributing to the team's total of 35 points, which stands at 1602, although they remain five points short of their record of 1607 from December 2025. Other African teams ranked include South Africa (58th), Ghana (59th), and Morocco (62nd), while Spain continues to hold the top global position.