Nigeria have maintained their status as the highest-ranked team in Africa, according to the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on June 12.
Super Falcons Hold Steady Globally
World Rank: 36th
Points: 1623.29 (up from 1622.49)
Change: +0.8 points
Despite not playing during the March window, the Super Falcons returned to action in May and June, defeating Cameroon once and drawing the other fixture.
Their unbeaten run in that window helped them retain their continental lead.
African Top 10 – FIFA Women’s Rankings (June 12, 2025)
Rank (Africa) Country World Rank Points Change
1 Nigeria 36 1623.29 ▲ +0.8
2 South Africa 54 1488.49 ▼ -1.57
3 Morocco 60 1419.63 ▼ -8.0
4 Cameroon 64 1396.20 ▲ +7.3
5 Zambia 65 1393.36 ▼ -4.67
6 Ghana 66 No Change No Change
7 Côte d’Ivoire 72 No Change No Change
8 Mali 78 No Change No Change
9 Senegal 81 No Change No Change
10 Algeria 82 No Change No Change
Big Movers & Notable Shifts
Cameroon saw the largest gain among African teams, climbing two spots to 64th globally despite losing to Nigeria, thanks to previous point accumulation.
Egypt was Africa’s biggest climber globally, rising seven places to 93rd.
Global Context
USA remains No. 1, though their recent defeat to Brazil puts pressure on their lead.
Spain and Germany follow closely in 2nd and 3rd.
Brazil, buoyed by a strong run, leapfrogged into 4th place.
What’s Next?
The next FIFA Women’s Ranking will be published on August 7, 2025, after the conclusion of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco (July 5–27, 2025).
This upcoming tournament will be pivotal in shaping Africa’s seeding and positioning heading into CAF and FIFA tournaments, including Olympic qualifiers and 2026 WAFCON preliminaries.
Nigeria’s consistency atop the African rankings continues to reflect their pedigree, though emerging nations like Morocco, Zambia, and Cameroon are closing in fast.
The Super Falcons’ performance at WAFCON 2024 will be key in keeping Africa’s crown.
