In the most recent FIFA Women’s World Cup rankings, the Nigerian Super Falcons have climbed into the top 10.
The release of the ranking occurred subsequent to the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, which took place on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Spain emerged victorious over England with a score of 1-0, so securing their inaugural championship.
As per FIFA’s regulations, teams that have been eliminated at a comparable stage of the competition are assessed in accordance with the circumstances surrounding their elimination.
The Super Falcons secured the tenth position in the rankings due to their performance and the specific circumstances surrounding their elimination, which is a shared experience among other clubs.
On the list, Nigeria ranked higher than football giants Germany, Brazil, Portugal, and Italy while also being the only African in the top ten, making them the highest-ranked team in the continent.
During the recently finished World Cup, which took place in Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons exhibited a commendable performance before their elimination in the Round of 16 by the English team.
The inaugural match of Nigeria resulted in a scoreless tie against the reigning Olympic champions, Canada.
The Nigerian team delivered an exhilarating and indelible performance in their second match, securing a 3-2 victory against the co-host nation, Australia.
The final match of their group stage resulted in a scoreless tie against the Republic of Ireland.
Nevertheless, the Super Falcons demonstrated their prowess as a tough adversary for the defending European champions during the round of 16 encounter, resulting in a goalless stalemate that persisted for a duration of 120 minutes, ultimately culminating in their defeat through a penalty shootout.
These are the top 10 teams in the Women’s World Cup rankings;
Spain
England
Sweden
Australia
Japan
France
The Netherlands
Colombia
The USA
Nigeria
