Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis (left) and her players continue to be hailed for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Photo: BackpagePix
SPORT
The women’s football world rankings released by Fifa on Friday left some confused as to why Banyana Banyana, despite being African champions, are still ranked below Nigeria.
Nigeria, who finished fourth at the recently concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, head the top five that features South Africa, Cameroon, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
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