Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, released on 6 March 2025. The ranking solidifies their status as the top-ranked African women’s team globally.
During the ranking period, the Falcons notched convincing victories against Algeria (2–0 and 4–1) but were edged 2–1 by France in a friendly.
Africa’s next-best are South Africa (53rd), Morocco (61st), Zambia (62nd), and Ghana (66th). On the global scale, the United States, Spain, Germany, England, and Japan round out the top five.
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Editorial
We applaud the Super Falcons for maintaining their prized spot not just on the West African stage, but on the world stage. Holding firm amid limited fixtures shows consistency, depth, and resolve.
Yet this moment isn’t static it should ignite momentum. With WAFCON 2025 approaching, Nigeria must transform ranking stability into continental glory. Training camps, tactical clarity, and selective friendlies matter just as much as results. The next ranking drop comes on 12 June ideal timing to set the stage before Morocco.
Africa’s challengers are closing in. South Africa, Morocco and Zambia loom behind, and the Falcons must ensure performance, preparation and ambition remain matched. Resting on ranking laurels widens the door to rival ascendancy.
We believe the Super Falcons can and should climb higher into the top 30 globally. That requires taking every opportunity seriously, leveraging international exposure, and affirming leadership at home.
Nigeria’s women’s team remains a continental powerhouse. Staying at 36 is satisfying but for a team synonymous with excellence, it’s merely a foundation, not a finish line.
Did You Know?
- Nigeria has held the 36th position since March 2024, maintaining a steady 1,622 ranking points through each update.
- Their wins over Algeria (2–0 and 4–1) and loss to France (1–2) came between December 2024 and March 2025—contributing to the ranking outcome.
- The Falcons are Africa’s only team to be ranked consistently in the global top 50 rankings since 2003, when FIFA first introduced them.
- Next FIFA women’s ranking will be published on 12 June 2025, just before WAFCON—providing a timely benchmark ahead of the tournament.
- Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi holds Nigeria’s record with 109 caps, while top scorer Perpetua Nkwocha has 80 international goals.
