Djibouti’s women’s football team has debuted at 196th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for 2025. This recognition comes after their participation in international games. Other African teams showed movement in the rankings, with Tanzania and Kenya climbing. The USA leads globally despite a recent loss, and further updates will follow in June 2025.
The Djibouti senior women’s football team has officially made its debut in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for 2025 following their participation in international competitions. This significant milestone places Djibouti in the 196th position, which is commendable given that they occupy the last spot out of 196 teams in the world, according to a recent press release from FIFA.
FIFA’s announcement highlights Djibouti’s entry into the global ranking, noting their emergence in 195th place amidst various ranking changes during recent months. The release mentioned that this period saw the contesting of 127 international matches, including African qualifiers for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup scheduled in Brazil for 2027.
In the context of other African teams, Tanzania has been recognized as the most improved side by points, gaining 42.12 points, while Kenya has advanced the most in rank, climbing seven places to 142nd. Both Tanzania and Kenya have made substantial progress in the rankings by moving up seven spots each.
In contrast, Tunisia had a disappointing start as they were cited as the worst mover, both by points and by rank. Among African teams, Nigeria continues to hold the highest ranking at 46th overall, which is followed by South Africa (55th), Morocco (60th), Zambia (64th), and Ghana (65th).
At the global level, the United States maintains its top position in the rankings despite a recent loss against Japan, who have moved up to 5th place, marking their return to the top five for the first time since December 2015. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is scheduled for release on June 12, 2025.
Djibouti’s debut in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is a significant step for the East African country in the realm of women’s football. As Djibouti ranks 196th, the country joins a competitive landscape as it aims to build on this achievement. Meanwhile, other African teams such as Tanzania and Kenya showcase notable improvements, while Nigeria remains the continent’s top-ranked team. The global ranking landscape continues to evolve, with updates scheduled for June 2025.
Original Source: www.panafricafootball.com
