AFCON 2025
They played only Cameroon in a double-header friendly arrangement in March and missed the last women’s international break slot scheduled for mid-April.
Nigeria lost the first leg of their March friendlies to Cameroon before defeating the Indomitable Lionesses a few days later. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons of Nigeria remain the best team in Africa.
Ghana, Morocco, and Zambia—in that order—complete the continent’s top five teams.
Meanwhile, Spain maintains first position globally, followed by the USA.
England are in third position, while Germany are in fourth spot.
Japan leapfrogged Sweden, France, and Brazil to claim fifth place.
FIFA will release the next FIFA women’s ranking update on June 16.
The Super Falcons will defend their title when the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations begins in July.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil with the top four teams sealing automatic qualification.
