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2023 WWC: Super Falcons make FIFA top 10
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured the 10th position in the rankings at the recently concluded 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Emerging as nine-time champions of Africa, the team displayed an impressive performance in the group stage, clinching an undefeated record and securing the second spot behind co-hosts Australia.
Despite their strong showing, the West African team faced elimination in the Round of 16, succumbing 4-2 on penalties to England’s Three Lionesses.
According to the FIFA rankings, the Super Falcons have outperformed prominent teams such as Germany and Brazil.
Randy Waldrum’s squad stands as the top-ranked African team in the tournament.
In the ultimate showdown, Spain claimed victory by defeating England 1-0, capturing their inaugural Women’s World Cup title.
The rankings’ top ten is led by triumphant Spain, followed consecutively by England, Sweden, Australia, Japan, France, Netherlands, Colombia, USA, and Nigeria.
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