Nine-time African champions Nigeria Super Falcons continue to dominate women’s football on the continent, holding firm as Africa’s highest-ranked nation in the latest FIFA women’s world rankings, www.aclsports.com reports.
The Super Falcons sit 36th globally with 1623.29 points, reaffirming their consistent presence on the world stage.
Despite rising competition across Africa, Nigeria remains at the summit, driven by a deep talent pool, World Cup pedigree, and increasing representation in Europe’s top leagues.
South Africa ranks second in Africa at 54th globally, building on impressive performances at the 2022 WAFCON and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morocco follows at 60th, a testament to their historic World Cup knockout-stage appearance and the rapid development of women’s football in North Africa.
Cameroon (64th), Zambia (65th), and Ghana (66th) are closely grouped, each showing promise. Zambia’s youthful team continues to impress, while Cameroon and Ghana work to reclaim past glories.
Ivory Coast (72nd), Mali (78th), Senegal (81st), and Algeria (82nd) also show steady progress. Egypt made one of the most significant jumps in this edition, climbing seven spots to 93rd, reflecting increasing momentum in the region.
Top 10 African Teams:
Nigeria – 36th
South Africa – 54th
Morocco – 60th
Cameroon – 64th
Zambia – 65th
Ghana – 66th
Ivory Coast – 72nd
Mali – 78th
Senegal – 81st
Algeria – 82nd
Tunisia (89th) and Equatorial Guinea (90th) remain in the top 100, while teams such as DR Congo, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, and Kenya are pushing for greater recognition.
These rankings come just ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where the continent’s top teams will battle for regional glory and World Cup qualification. With the next FIFA update scheduled for August 7, 2025, Africa’s women’s football scene is heating up. While Nigeria remains firmly in the lead, the pressure from rising challengers is steadily mounting.
