FIFA Women’s Ranking: Morocco closes in on africa’s top three

The latest women’s world ranking released by FIFA highlights notable shifts across Africa, with Morocco emerging as one of the biggest movers. Ranked 62nd globally, Morocco climbs four places, overtaking Zambia (64th) and moving closer to Africa’s top three. The Atlas Lionesses are now within striking distance of Ghana (59th), which currently holds the third spot on the continent.

At the top of the African rankings, Nigeria continues to lead the way, moving up one place to 36th worldwide. The reigning continental champions maintain their status as Africa’s strongest women’s national team. Meanwhile, South Africa drops three places to 58th globally, now under pressure from Ghana just behind.

Tight Battles Across the Top 10

Competition remains intense across the African top 10. Cameroon (70th) stays ahead of Ivory Coast (72nd), which in turn keeps a narrow lead over Algeria (73rd). Senegal climbs one spot to 80th, while Mali holds steady at 85th.

Further down the ranking, Egypt (99th) moves ahead of Tunisia (100th). The Democratic Republic of the Congo (105th) records one of the most notable improvements alongside Morocco.

Margins remain extremely tight in the mid-table, with just 8.25 points separating Burkina Faso (118th) from Cape Verde (119th).

Togo (134th) loses ground to Kenya (128th), while Benin (138th) continues its close race with Guinea (142nd). Gabon climbs two places to 148th.

At the bottom of the table, Comoros (189th) and Madagascar (191st) remain among the lowest-ranked teams. Mauritania, Sudan and Eritrea are currently unranked.

Africa’s Top 10 in the FIFA Women’s Ranking

1st: Nigeria – 36th worldwide (+1) – 1602.04 points

2nd: South Africa – 58th (-3) – 1438.71 points

3rd: Ghana – 59th (+3) – 1429.23 points

4th: Morocco – 62nd (+4) – 1402.88 points

5th: Zambia – 64th (=) – 1393.73 points

6th: Cameroon – 70th (=) – 1358.15 points

7th: Ivory Coast – 72nd (=) – 1338.92 points

8th: Algeria – 73rd (=) – 1318.95 points

9th: Senegal – 80th (+1) – 1285.85 points

10th: Mali – 85th (=) – 1260.36 points