The nine-time African champions were previously ranked 37th but now consolidate their position as the highest-ranked team on the continent.
Justine Madugu’s side remain number one in Africa, ahead of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, Ghana’s Black Queens, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, and Zambia’s Copper Queens.
On the global stage, Spain retained the top spot, followed by the United States, England, Germany, and Japan.
The latest ranking reflects Nigeria’s continued dominance in African women’s football, even as competition intensifies across the continent.
FIFA announced that the next update of the women’s rankings will be released on June 16, 2026.
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