Super Falcons rise to 36th in FIFA ranking, lead Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have moved up to 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, maintaining their position as Africa’s top team. The ranking, released on Tuesday, highlights the team’s progress from their previous 37th spot. Recent friendly matches against Cameroon played a role in this improvement. The Falcons’ strong performance has kept them ahead of other African teams.
Match highlights
- The latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking shows the Super Falcons in 36th place, up from 37th in the December 2025 ranking.
- The team played two pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, losing 1–0 in February and winning 3–1 in March 2026.
- In the second match, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Rinsola Babajide, and Michelle Alozie scored for Nigeria.
- The Falcons gained 3.35 points to reach 1602 in April, still five points short of their December 2025 total.
- South Africa, Ghana, and Morocco follow Nigeria in Africa, ranked 58th, 59th, and 62nd globally.
