‎Nigeria’s Super Falcons have fallen seven places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, dropping from 36th to 43rd position globally.

Despite the decline, the 10-time African champions remain Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team, maintaining their lead over South Africa, Morocco, Ghana and Zambia, who occupy the second to fifth positions on the continent, respectively. ‎ ‎

The drop in the rankings comes after a disappointing run of results in recent months, including Nigeria’s quarter-final exit at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. ‎ ‎

The Falcons endured defeats against Malawi and Cameroon during the tournament before suffering a 2-1 loss to South Africa in the playoffs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. ‎ ‎

These results have contributed to the team’s recent struggles on the international stage, raising concerns about their performances ahead of upcoming competitions. ‎

‎However, the Nigerian side recorded some positive results in their bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games, securing two victories over Comoros in the qualifying rounds. ‎ ‎

The latest rankings serve as a reminder of the need for improved performances as the Super Falcons continue preparations for future international assignments. ‎ ‎

The next edition of the FIFA Women’s World Rankings is scheduled for release on Monday, December 7, 2026