Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have climbed to 59th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, marking a steady rise in their global standing.
The latest rankings, released on April 21, 2026, show that Ghana moved up three places from their previous 62nd position, reflecting the team’s improved performances in recent international matches.
The upward movement continues a positive trajectory for the Black Queens, who have gradually climbed from 67th in August 2025 to 62nd in December 2025, and now to 59th, signaling consistent progress on the international stage.
On the African continent, Ghana remains among the top-performing sides, currently ranked third, behind continental heavyweights Nigeria and South Africa. This reinforces the team’s status as one of Africa’s leading women’s football nations.
The improvement in ranking has been attributed to a string of strong performances, including a dominant aggregate victory over Egypt during qualification matches for upcoming competitions. The team’s recent form has boosted confidence within the squad as they prepare for major tournaments.
With the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations approaching, the latest ranking provides a timely morale boost for the Black Queens. The team is expected to build on this momentum as they aim to make a significant impact at the continental showpiece.
Ghana has been drawn into a competitive group for the tournament, where they will face teams such as Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in the group stage.
Officials and supporters alike will be encouraged by the steady rise in the rankings, which reflects renewed efforts to rebuild and strengthen the women’s national team. With continued improvement, the Black Queens are hopeful of climbing even higher and re-establishing themselves among the elite in global women’s football.
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