Nigeria's Super Falcons Fall to 43rd in FIFA Rankings
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, following a disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco. The team, which has won the African championship ten times, fell from 36th after losing 83.54 points during this ranking period.
Their decline was attributed to a series of poor results in the tournament, including defeats to Malawi in their opening group match and to Cameroon. Additionally, Nigeria's campaign concluded without qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as they lost 2-1 to South Africa in the play-offs.
Despite this drop, the Super Falcons remain the highest-ranked women’s national team in Africa, ahead of South Africa, which is ranked 52nd globally. The next FIFA Women’s World Rankings are scheduled for release on December 7, 2026.
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