Sports
Super Falcons rank 36th in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been ranked 36th team in the world.
The team also retain their position as the top team in Africa in the latest ranking released by FIFA.
The latest ranking comes after a disappointing performance at the recently concluded Women’s Summer Olympics football event in Paris, France.
The Falcons failed to progress to the quarterfinals after suffering three consecutive defeats, losing 1-0 to Brazil and Spain, and a heavy 3-1 defeat to Japan, finishing at the bottom of Group C.
Following Nigeria in the African rankings are South Africa (50th), Morocco (59th), Zambia (62nd), and Ghana (66th).
The top 10 women’s football teams in the world, according to the latest FIFA ranking, are:
United States of America
England
Spain
Germany
Sweden
Canada
Japan
Brazil
Korea DPR
France
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