Ghana Women’s National Team Drops Five Spots in FIFA Rankings, Falls to Fifth in Africa
Ghana’s Black Queens fell from 59th to 65th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Oct 20 2026.
In Brief
- •Ghana’s Black Queens fell from 59th to 65th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Oct 20 2026.
- •The drop follows a quarter‑final exit at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they lost to Malawi.
- •The team also slipped to fifth place in the African rankings, behind South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria and an unnamed fourth team.
- •Ghana will face Mauritius in the 2028 Olympic qualification phase and is slated to play in the preliminary round of the 2027 Women’s World Cup playoff next month.
Why It Matters
The FIFA Women’s World Rankings influence seedings for major tournaments and can affect funding, sponsorship, and player morale. A five‑place fall signals a decline in performance that may jeopardise Ghana’s chances of automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup and could impact the country’s visibility on the global stage. The ranking shift also reflects the competitive nature of African women’s football, where teams like South Africa and Morocco are rapidly improving.
Key Details
- Global Ranking Position
- 65th
- Previous Global Ranking Position
- 59th
- African Ranking Position
- 5th
- Previous African Ranking Position
- 3rd
- Tournament
- 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
- Quarterfinal Opponent
- Malawi
Context & Background
FIFA Women’s World Rankings are updated quarterly and reflect teams’ performance over the previous four years, with recent results from continental tournaments like the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations heavily influencing positions.
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