The Nigeria women’s national football team has ascended to 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, which were released on Tuesday. This marks a one-spot increase from their previous position of 37th.
This slight yet positive move reflects an improvement in Nigeria’s global standing in women’s football. The Super Falcons continue to showcase their strength on the continental stage.
Within Africa, the Nigeria women’s national team is recognized as one of the top sides, alongside South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Zambia, who all feature in the top five African teams in the rankings.