Super Falcons move eight places higher after FIFAWWC outing in latest FIFA ranking

Super Falcons rise in FIFA ranking. (Photo Credit: FIFAWWC/x)

Super Falcons move eight places higher after FIFAWWC outing in latest FIFA ranking

Izuchukwu Akawor 09:37 - 25.08.2023

Nigeria Super Falcons made Nigerians proud with their performance at the just concluded FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFAWWC.

Nigeria Super Falcons have been rewarded for a gallant showing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFAWWC.

The Super Falcons have moved higher in the World ranking released by the world football governing body FIFA on their website.

Super Falcons at FIFAWWC

Nigeria was one of Africa’s best performers at the recently concluded ninth FIFAWWC.

The Falcons alongside Morocco and South Africa made the continent proud as three countries from Africa made it to the knockout stage for the first time. 

Super Falcons
The Super Falcons made Nigerians proud at the 2023 Women's World Cup | Imago

Nigeria’s Super Falcons navigated a difficult group that included co-hosts Australia and Olympic Canada. 

The multiple African champions finished second behind Australia without losing a single game despite distractions before the competition.

Super Falcons are inconsolable after they lost to England on penalties - Photo Credit || Imago

Nigeria reached the round of 16 before European champions England ended their World Cup dream on penalties. 

FIFA rewards Nigeria

Following the conclusion of the global showpiece, FIFA has now released a new world ranking with the Super Falcons one of the biggest movers.

The Super Falcons in their historic win against Australia. (Photo Credit: FIFAWWC)

Nigeria moved eight places to be ranked 32nd in the world to become the top-rated team on the continent. Falcons gained 94.14 points to move from 1554.94 to 1649.08 points. 

South Africa are second and 45th in the world while Cameroon, Morocco and Ghana complete the top five. 

Asisat Oshoala was the joker for the Super Falcons against Australia and made history. (Photo Credit: FIFAWWC/X)

Meanwhile, the ranking also corroborates Nigeria’s position in the FIFAWWC.

The World governing body, FIFA, also listed the top 10 countries at the competition in New Zealand and Australia with the Falcons rated the 10th best team. 

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