The Super Falcons of Nigeria have solidified their status as Africa’s undisputed queens, climbing to 36th globally in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released Tuesday. Despite a quiet international window, the ten-time African champions moved up one spot from 37th, maintaining a significant buffer over their nearest continental rivals.
Nigeria continues to set the pace in CAF, holding a comfortable lead over the chasing pack. While the gap at the top of the continent remains firm, the struggle for the secondary spots remains tight between the “Banyana Banyana” and the “Black Queens.”
Current CAF Top 3 (FIFA Global Rank):
- Nigeria (36)
- South Africa (58)
- Ghana (59)
The Super Falcons’ ascent comes as a statistical silver lining following a period of administrative scrutiny. Head coach Justine Madugu’s side moved up the ladder despite failing to see any action during the recent international break—a period of inactivity that drew sharp criticism toward the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
With the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco looming this summer, fans and pundits alike have voiced concerns over the lack of friendly matches organized to sharpen the squad for their title defense
On the world stage, the status quo remains largely intact at the summit, though European powerhouses continue to shuffle for position.
| Rank | Nation | Movement/Status |
| 1 | Spain | Retain Top Spot |
| 2 | USA | Unchanged |
| 3 | England | Rising (Post-Nations League win) |
| 4 | Germany | Top 5 Mainstay |
| 5 | Japan | Asia’s Leading Representative |
World Champions Spain continue to lead the pack, followed by the United States. England’s “Three Lionesses” have snatched the third spot following a decisive UEFA Nations League victory over the Spaniards, while France, Sweden, Canada, and the Netherlands round out a competitive top ten.
