The Super Falcons of Nigeria moved up by one position in the latest FIFA /Coca-Cola Women’s World ranking released on Thursday.
The Super Falcons moved one position from 46th to 45th in the world in the latest ranking which featured a record 187 national teams.
The nine times African champions lost their last three games against world champions, United States and the Nadeshiko of Japan.
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.
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.