Djibouti’s Historic Debut in FIFA Women’s World Rankings

Djibouti’s senior women’s football team has debuted in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking at 196th place. The announcement follows a period of competitive international matches. Notably, Tanzania and Kenya made impressive gains, while Tunisia struggled. Nigeria remains the highest-ranked African team. The USA leads globally despite a recent loss, with the next ranking update set for June 12, 2025.

Djibouti’s senior women’s football team has made an impressive debut on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for 2025, marking a significant milestone for the East African nation. The team has achieved a position of 196th out of 196 teams globally, as confirmed by FIFA’s press release.

The statement highlights Djibouti’s entry into the rankings, noting, “Djibouti make their debut, entering the global pecking order in 195th place.” This development comes amidst a flurry of activity in women’s football, with 127 international matches played recently, including qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.

Other African nations have also made strides; Tanzania, for instance, has been recognized as the best mover by points, gaining 42.12 points, while Kenya improved its rank by seven places. Both nations, now ranked 138th and 142nd respectively, are noted for their significant ascents in the latest rankings.

Conversely, Tunisia has experienced a disappointing start to the year, having recorded the worst mover by both points and rank. Meanwhile, Nigeria remains Africa’s top-ranked team at 46th globally, with South Africa (55th), Morocco (60th), Zambia (64th), and Ghana (65th) following closely.

Despite suffering a 2-1 loss in the SheBelieves Cup trophy decider, the USA continues to lead the rankings. Japan, having secured victory against them, has re-entered the top five for the first time since December 2015, now sitting at 5th place after climbing three spots. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking will be released on June 12, 2025.

In conclusion, Djibouti’s first-time ranking reflects the growing presence of women’s football in the nation and highlights significant movements within African teams. As nations like Tanzania and Kenya ascend in their standings, others, such as Tunisia, face challenges. The upcoming rankings will be pivotal in showcasing the developments ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

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