By Femi Atolagbe

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have maintained their 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, released on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

The nine-time African champions remain the highest-ranked team on the continent, ahead of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) holders South Africa (54th), Morocco (60th), Zambia (64th), and Ghana (65th).

This marks the first FIFA ranking of 2025, with Nigeria holding steady at 1622 points.

Coach Justine Madugu’s side were last in action against Les Bleues of France during a friendly in November 2024 which they lost 2-1.

 Meanwhile, their WAFCON 2024 group opponents rank significantly lower—Algeria at 83rd, Tunisia 89th, and Botswana 153rd.

On the global stage, the USA leads the rankings, followed by world champions Spain, Germany, England, and Japan.

Sweden, Canada, Brazil, North Korea, and the Netherlands round out the top 10.

The next FIFA Women’s World Ranking will be published on 12 June 2025.