FIFA ranking: Nigeria dominates African women's football

Africa 21 April 2026 at 12:23

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

Following the international break in April, FIFA has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s best women’s national teams. On the African front, Nigeria has firmly retained its position as the continent’s top women’s side.

The "Super Falcons" are ranked 36th globally, comfortably ahead of all other African contenders. Completing the continental top three, South Africa holds second place at 58th in the world, while Ghana comes third, sitting 59th globally.

Morocco claims fourth place in Africa, while Zambia has sprung a surprise by breaking into the continent’s top five.
Here are Africa’s top 10 women’s national teams:

Top 10 African women’s football national teams:

1. Nigeria: 36th worldwide
2. South Africa: 58th worldwide
3. Ghana: 59th worldwide
4. Morocco: 62nd worldwide
5. Zambia: 64th worldwide
6. Cameroon: 70th worldwide
7. Ivory Coast: 72nd worldwide
8. Algeria: 73rd worldwide
9. Senegal: 80th worldwide
10. Mali: 85th worldwide