Zambia’s Copper Queens have held their ground in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, released on Friday, August 7, 2025. The team remains 65th globally and 4th in Africa, reflecting a period of consistency following their performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Despite suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Nigeria in the WAFCON quarterfinals, the Copper Queens’ ranking remains unchanged — a testament to their steady growth and resilience on the international stage.
Top 6 African Nations in August 2025 FIFA Women’s Rankings
Nigeria – 36th (↑)
South Africa – 54th (↑)
Morocco – 64th (↓ 4 places)
Zambia – 65th (unchanged)
Cameroon – 66th (↓)
Ghana – 67th (↓)
Consistency Amid Challenges
The Copper Queens’ ability to maintain their position comes after a tough WAFCON campaign that highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in their loss to eventual champions Nigeria. However, the Zambian women’s team continues to be recognized as one of Africa’s rising football powers. Since their historic appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, where they earned their first-ever World Cup victory against Costa Rica, Zambia’s international profile has grown rapidly.
Their unchanged ranking underscores the team’s continued stability, even as some of their continental rivals saw a decline in their global positions. Morocco, for instance, dropped four spots to 64th despite finishing as runners-up at WAFCON.
Upcoming Fixtures to Watch
The Copper Queens are set to return to action in October, facing Namibia in the final round of qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The outcome of that encounter could have a significant impact on Zambia’s next FIFA ranking update and their qualification ambitions.
Spain Back on Top of the World
At the global level, Spain has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the rankings after a stellar showing at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, where they won five matches en route to the final. They have overtaken the United States, who drop to second place for the first time since August 2024. Despite falling to second, the USA remains within two points of the leaders after a string of dominant friendly wins.
Conclusion
Zambia’s Copper Queens may not have moved up the FIFA rankings, but their consistency shows a team that is laying a strong foundation for future success. With World Cup experience under their belt and a promising squad, all eyes will be on their upcoming WAFCON qualifier against Namibia. Victory in that tie could push the Copper Queens further up both the continental and global ladder.
