Super Falcons drop while Super Eagles maintain FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s national football teams have seen contrasting fortunes in the latest FIFA world rankings released by the world governing body. The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s team and nine-time African champions, have dropped one place to 37th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking. The slight decline comes after a period of inactivity in recent international windows, but the Falcons remain the highest-ranked women’s team in Africa despite the slip.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s men’s national football team, have maintained a strong ranking position in their category. In the most recent update, Nigeria climbed to 38th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, reflecting improved results and consistent performances, even though the team missed out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria also holds fifth place among African men’s teams in the global standings.
The ranking updates underscore different dynamics within Nigerian football, with the women’s team facing the impact of limited recent competition while the men’s side benefits from competitive fixtures that helped boost their standing despite setbacks. Both teams continue to be closely watched by fans and analysts as they prepare for upcoming international tournaments.
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