Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped in the newest FIFA Women’s World Rankings after missing out on action during the latest international window, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time African champions have not featured since their 2026 WAFCON qualifying win over Benin Republic, a period of inactivity that contributed to their slide on the global ladder.
According to the updated rankings released on Thursday, the Super Falcons now occupy 37th place with 1607.063 points. The fall comes at a time when several nations around them gained ground by participating in friendly matches and invitational tournaments, strengthening their coefficients while Nigeria remained idle. Analysts say the decline is not a reflection of quality but a consequence of missed opportunities to accumulate points during a competitive window.
Despite the setback, Nigeria remains firmly positioned as Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team, staying ahead of South Africa and Ghana, who remain second and third, respectively, on the continent. Zambia and Morocco complete the top five in Africa, highlighting the increased competitiveness in women’s football as teams gear up for future qualifiers, global events, and continental engagements.
The Super Falcons are expected to return to action in the coming international cycles, where results will be crucial in restoring their ranking and maintaining their dominance on the continent.