Super Falcons End 2025 as Africa’s No. 1 Despite Global Ranking Drop
The Super Falcons have slipped one place to 37th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Thursday, but the Nigerian senior women’s team will still close 2025 as Africa’s highest ranked side.
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana also dropped a spot, moving from 54th to 55th, yet they remain the continent’s second best team.
Ghana enjoyed one of the biggest climbs among African nations, rising five places to 62nd globally and moving into third place on the continent. Their surge pushed Morocco down to fifth in Africa after the Atlas Lionesses fell two places to 66th in the world, now sitting behind Zambia, who moved up one step to 64th.
Burkina Faso recorded the most dramatic rise among African teams, jumping 16 places to 118th, while Tanzania followed closely with a 10‑place leap to 121st.
On the global stage, world champions Spain maintained their position at the top after retaining the UEFA Women’s Nations League title.
La Roja defeated Germany in the final, with the Germans climbing two places to third, making them the biggest movers within the top 10.
The USA remain second after mixed results in recent friendlies, including wins over Italy but a loss to Portugal in October.
Sweden dropped two places to fifth following their Nations League semi‑final defeat to Spain. France and Canada also slipped, now ranked seventh and tenth respectively.
Meanwhile, Brazil, hosts of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, climbed to sixth, and Korea DPR moved up to ninth as both nations improved their standings.
