In the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, released on March 6, 2025, Nigeria’s Super Falcons maintain their position in 36th place globally, solidifying their status as Africa’s leading women’s football team.
Within Africa, the Super Falcons are followed by South Africa’s Banyana Banyana (53rd), Morocco (61st), Zambia (62nd), and Ghana (66th).
During the review period, the Super Falcons recorded strong wins against Algeria, defeating them 2-0 and 4-1, but suffered a 2-1 loss to France’s Les Bleues.
Despite the mixed results, the Super Falcons continue to dominate African women’s football.
Globally, the United States holds the top spot, with Spain and Germany ranking second and third, respectively.
England, a powerhouse in women’s football, sits in fourth, while Japan completes the top five.
Top 50 teams
1 USA
2 Spain
3 Germany
4 England
5 Japan
6 Sweden
7 Canada
8 Brazil
9 Korea DPR
10 Netherlands
11 France
12 Denmark
13 Iceland
14 Italy
15 Norway
16 Australia
17 China PR
18 Austria
19 Korea Republic
20 Belgium
21 Colombia
22 Portugal
23 Switzerland
24 Scotland
25 Finland
26 Republic of Ireland
27 Russia
28 Poland
29 Mexico
30 Czechia
31 Wales
32 New Zealand
33 Argentina
34 Ukraine
35 Serbia
36 Nigeria
37 Vietnam
38 Slovenia
39 Chile
40 Jamaica
41 Philippines
42 Chinese Taipei
43 Costa Rica
44 Northern Ireland
45 Hungary
46 Paraguay
47 Thailand
48 Slovakia
49 Romania
50 Uzbekistan