FIFA Rankings: Nigeria is Still The Best

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Maintain Africa’s Top Spot in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again solidified their dominance in African women’s football, maintaining their position as the highest-ranked team on the continent in the latest FIFA Women’s Rankings released on Thursday.
Despite stiff competition from rivals like South Africa and Ghana, the Super Falcons held firm at 36th place globally, reaffirming their status as Africa’s best women’s national team.
Nigeria Stays Ahead of the Pack
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, who recently dropped one spot in the global rankings, now sit at 54th place, making them Africa’s second-best team. Meanwhile, Morocco has climbed to 60th place, surpassing Ghana, who now ranks 65th worldwide. Zambia, despite a slight drop, completes Africa’s top five at 64th place.
Here’s how the top 10 African teams rank:
Nigeria (36th globally)
South Africa (54th globally)
Morocco (60th globally)
Zambia (64th globally)
Ghana (65th globally)
Cameroon (66th globally)
Côte d’Ivoire (71st globally)
Mali (78th globally)
Senegal (82nd globally)
Algeria (83rd globally)
Kenya Climbs, Tunisia Slips
The latest rankings also highlight significant shifts in other parts of Africa. Kenya made the most notable improvement, jumping seven places to 142nd globally, while Tunisia saw the biggest drop, falling 11 spots to 89th place.
Global Rankings: USA Holds No. 1 Spot
On the global stage, the United States continues to reign as the world’s top-ranked women’s team, followed closely by reigning World Cup champions Spain in second place. Germany, England, and Japan round out the top five, with Japan making a notable leap of three spots.
Super Falcons’ Consistency is Key
Nigeria’s sustained dominance in African women’s football is a testament to the team’s consistency and resilience. The Super Falcons have been a force to reckon with for decades, boasting multiple African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) titles and delivering strong performances on the world stage.
Despite facing increasing competition from rising teams like Morocco and South Africa, Nigeria continues to set the benchmark for women’s football on the continent.
The next FIFA Women’s Rankings update is set for June 12, 2025, where Nigeria will aim to maintain its continental supremacy.
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