Super Falcons of Nigeria move up to 42nd position in the latest FIFA women’s ranking.

The ranking was published on FIFA’s official website.

In Africa the Falcons remain number one while Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions South Africa are second.

Africa’s two other representatives at this year’s women’s World Cup, Morocco and Zambia moved up in the ranking.

While Morocco are now 73d, Zambia are now in 77th spot.