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.
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.
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.
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.
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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