By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Super Falcons moved up one position in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Thursday, Prompt news Online reports.
The former African champions moved from 46th to 45th position despite losing all three matches in the last two international women’s window.
Randy Waldrum’s ladies lost 4- 0 and 2-1 to world champions, United States of America of America in August.
The West Africans lost 2-0 to the Nadeshiko of Japan in Kobe last week Thursday.
The Super Falcons maintained top position in Africa ahead of Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon, Black Queen of Ghana and Elephants of Cote d’l voire.
The USA remain the atop the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World ranking, Prompt News Online notes.
The October ranking, according to FIFA will decide the seedings for the final draw for the 2023 Women’s World Cup which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
