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African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, moved up one spot to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Tuesday, DAILY POST reports.

The latest women’s rankings were published on FIFA’s official website.

The Super Falcons were previously ranked 37th in the world.

Justine Madugu’s side also maintained their position as the number one team in Africa.

Banyana Banyana of South Africa, the Black Queens of Ghana, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, and the Copper Queens of Zambia complete the top five teams on the continent.

Globally, Spain retained the top spot in the rankings, followed by the United States of America, England, Germany, and Japan.

The next FIFA Women’s World Rankings will be released on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Super Falcons climb to 36th in latest FIFA women’s rankings

Fulham star, Alex Iwobi, has chosen Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time (GOAT) ahead of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

During an appearance on the Beast Mode On podcast, the Nigerian midfielder was put on the spot to pick between the two legends.

His answer came without hesitation: Messi.

“I always say Messi,” Iwobi stated. Explaining his choice, he added, “Playing against Ronaldo, the aura was crazy.

“But when I played against Messi, every time he had the ball, there was like a radius where no one could enter that and tackle him.”

While Ronaldo has five Ballon d’Or titles to his name, Messi leads the rivalry with eight, further cementing his case in Iwobi’s eyes.

Alex Iwobi chooses GOAT between Messi, Ronaldo

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that at the moment Arsenal are Premier League champions.

Guardiola was speaking to reporters ahead of their trip to Burnley on Wednesday.

City can go top of the table with a win at Turf Moor, having beaten the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday.

But Guardiola has warned his players to remain focused ahead of their remaining games.

“We talk immediately in the dressing room after the game,” Guardiola said.

“Don’t lose the focus. The focus is Arsenal’s top of the league.

“Right now, in this moment, they will be champions.”

EPL title: Right now, Arsenal will be champions – Guardiola

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Rodri will miss their Premier League trip to Burnley on Wednesday.

Rodri picked up a groin problem during the 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

The Spaniard has not recovered in time for their next league fixture at Turf Moor.

There are also concerns that Rodri might not be fit for the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend.

“I think for tomorrow he will not be ready,” Guardiola told a pre-match press conference.

“We’ll see for next games the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton or 12 days later for the Premier League game at Everton.”

EPL: Guardiola confirms major Man City injury blow ahead of Burnley clash

Timi Frank, former deputy spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, has called on the United States government to investigate and sanction the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over alleged actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy.

Frank’s demand followed a viral video in which Gbajabiamila was quoted as telling Leke Abejide, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Kogi State, “Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing… stay in ADC and win your election… bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him. Good luck in court.”

Reacting, Frank described Gbajabiamila’s remark as “reckless” and dangerous.

He said the remarks point to a deliberate attempt to weaken opposition parties and erode democratic institutions.

“Your statement, as Chief of Staff, raises serious concerns about the determination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime to truncate democracy,” he said, adding that “an inference can be made that there is an infringement on the independence of the judiciary.”

He warned that any suggestion that courts could be influenced “undermines public confidence in democratic institutions,” citing references to political actors, including Leke Abejide, as requiring clarification to avoid “dangerous interpretations”.

Frank argued that Gbajabiamila’s comments effectively confirmed the presidency’s involvement in crises rocking opposition parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress and other opposition parties in the country.

“When a chief of staff speaks, it reflects the body language of the president. This points to a deliberate attempt to weaken opposition and consolidate power,” he said.

On accountability, Frank insisted resignation was the only honorable option for Gbajabiamila.

“We call for your resignation with immediate effect. If such a statement were made in the United States, the official involved would have resigned forthwith,” he said.

He disclosed plans to petition the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, stressing that “those entrusted with leadership must reflect humility, constitutional awareness, and respect for separation of powers.”

“Power is transient, but institutions must endure. Any comment that diminishes their independence must be corrected,” he added.

2027: Timi Frank petitions US, demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over ADC comment