Super Falcons drop seven places to 43rd in FIFA women’s ranking
Nigeria lost more ranking points than any other country in FIFA's 20 October update, but the Super Falcons remain Africa's top-ranked side.
Nigeria's Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking published on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. FIFA's table shows that Nigeria lost 83.54 ranking points, more than any other country in the update. The Super Falcons are still the highest-ranked women's team in Africa, but their lead over the rest of the continent has narrowed…