Nigeria's Super Falcons Climb to 36th in FIFA Rankings, Lead Africa

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Nigeria's women's national football team, the Super Falcons, have advanced to 36th place in the FIFA world rankings. They maintain their position as the highest-ranked women's team in Africa, underscoring their continued regional dominance. This ranking affects their seeding and visibility ahead of international tournaments.

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•The Super Falcons achieved the 36th position in the FIFA women's world rankings as of April 2026.
•They remain the top-ranked women's national team in Africa according to the latest FIFA update.
•The ranking reflects results from recent international matches and tournaments involving the Super Falcons.
•Nigeria's team performance has consistently kept them ahead of other African women's teams in FIFA standings.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Super Falcons win upcoming international matches they could improve their FIFA ranking further, enhancing their global reputation and tournament seedings.

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🌍Nigeria

Organizations

🏛Fédération Internationale de Football Association

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AFRICA

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Falcons move up in latest FIFA rankings AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA rankings, remain top in Africa AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons rise to 36th in the world, tighten grip as Africa’s No.1 AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Super Falcons climb to 36th in latest FIFA ranking, top in Africa