The Super Falcons of Nigeria have maintained their 36th position in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday via FIFA's official website.
Despite no movement in their global standing, Justine Madugu's side continues to dominate the African continent, firmly holding onto the top spot among African teams.
Recent Performance
The nine-time African champions were recently in action earlier this month when they faced Cameroon in an international friendly. The Super Falcons displayed impressive form, defeating the Indomitable Lionesses 2-0 at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
Following the match, Coach Madugu expressed satisfaction with the team's performance against their continental rivals, highlighting the importance of such fixtures in their preparation for upcoming competitions.
Global Rankings
The United States of America maintained their dominance at the summit of the global rankings, continuing their long-standing position as the world's top women's football team.
According to FIFA, the next edition of the Women's World Ranking will be published on August 7, 2025, providing another opportunity for teams to improve their standings based on upcoming fixtures.
WAFCON 2024 Preparations
The Super Falcons are currently preparing for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they will be aiming to secure their 10th continental title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has already released the match schedule for Nigeria's campaign in the tournament.
Former Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega has backed the team to clinch the title, expressing confidence in the current squad's abilities to maintain Nigeria's dominance in African women's football.
The friendly against Cameroon is part of a series of preparatory matches designed to get the team in optimal shape for the continental showpiece.
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