Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- Nigeria's Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking, recording the biggest loss in ranking points among all nations in the October update.

The Nigerian team lost 83.54 points following a difficult international period that included the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), African Olympic qualifying fixtures and international friendlies.

The latest rankings, released after 183 international matches, highlight contrasting fortunes in African women's football, with several teams improving their positions while others suffered significant setbacks.

For Nigeria, the decline raises fresh concerns about the team's consistency as preparations for future international co...