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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.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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