US Women Lead FIFA Rankings; Nigeria Tops Africa as Morocco Prepares for WAFCON 2025

June 13, 2025
US Women Lead FIFA Rankings; Nigeria Tops Africa as Morocco Prepares for WAFCON 2025
  • The United States continues to dominate the global FIFA Women’s World Rankings, holding the top position despite a recent defeat to Brazil.

  • Brazil's victory over the U.S. has propelled them to 4th place, while England and Sweden follow closely behind in 5th and 6th, respectively.

  • Nigeria's Super Falcons maintain their status as the highest-ranked women's football team in Africa, currently sitting at 36th globally with 1623.29 points.

  • The Super Falcons have reinforced their ranking by recently securing a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in a friendly match.

  • South Africa's Banyana Banyana ranks second in Africa and 54th globally, having recently experienced a slight drop in points despite a four-match winning streak.

  • Morocco's women's national football team is currently ranked 60th in the world, following a strong showing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  • Zambia has slipped to 65th place after a mixed performance, which included two draws and two losses.

  • Cameroon, Zambia, and Ghana follow closely in the rankings, sitting at 64th, 65th, and 66th respectively, showcasing the growing talent in these nations.

  • Egypt has made significant strides in the rankings, moving up seven places to 93rd, indicating positive growth in North African women’s football.

  • The next FIFA Women’s World Ranking update is scheduled for August 7, 2025, following the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

  • The Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is set to take place from July 5 to 26, 2025, at various venues across Morocco.

  • In Group A of WAFCON, Morocco will face off against Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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