The Super Falcons of Nigeria have once again asserted their dominance in African women's football, securing the number one position on the continent in the latest FIFA rankings with 1621.29 points.
In addition to maintaining their top spot in Africa, the Nigerian team has successfully retained their 36th position in the global rankings.
Randy Waldrum's side were one of only two African nations, alongside Zambia, to represent the continent at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The Super Falcons concluded their 2024 Olympic campaign at the bottom of Group C, unable to secure a point after losses to Brazil, Spain, and Japan.
Despite these setbacks, their performances were sufficient to maintain their strong standing in both the continental and global rankings.
Super Falcons and the rest of Africa's FIFA rankings top 10
In the latest release, there were no new entrants, with all teams maintaining their positions in the continental rankings.
The Super Falcons retained their top spot in both the continental and global rankings, while South Africa held onto their second position in Africa and climbed one place in the global rankings, now sitting at 50th.
Morocco retained their third position in Africa and maintained their 59th spot in the global rankings. Meanwhile, the Copper Queens of Zambia held onto their fourth position on the continent and climbed two places in the global rankings, now positioned at 62nd.
Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Mali, and Equatorial Guinea made up the rest of the top 10.
- Nigeria-36th
- South Africa-50th
- Morocco-59th
- Zambia-62nd
- Ghana-66th
- Cameroon-69th
- Ivory Coast-71st
- Tunisia-78th
- Mali-81st
- Equatorial Guinea-82nd
The next edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is scheduled for publication on 20 December 2024.
