THE Copper Queens have maintained their strong standing in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released yesterday as they held on to fourth place in Africa and 65th globally. The latest update follows the recently concluded 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco, where Zambia fell short of reaching the semifinals. Despite the WAFCON setback, the Copper Queens’ consistency in performance across recent international fixtures has helped them preserve their position among the continent’s top teams. African champions Nigeria continue to lead the continental rankings. The Super Falcons sit 36th in the world and first in Africa, reaffirming their dominance following a solid showing at WAFCON in Morocco.. South Africa, former African champions and 2024 WAFCON winners,...
