Morocco’s Brahim Díaz has emerged as the standout marksman at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, topping the tournament’s scorers’ chart after the conclusion of the Round of 16.
Díaz currently leads the race for the Golden Boot with four goals, underlining his growing influence for the Atlas Lions as the knockout stages intensify. His clinical finishing and intelligent movement have made him one of the most decisive players of the competition so far.
Hot on his heels is a tightly packed group of elite forwards on three goals apiece, reflecting the fierce attacking quality on display across the continent. Nigeria’s duo of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen continue to play pivotal roles for the Super Eagles, while global stars Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Riyad Mahrez of Algeria remain key threats for their respective sides.
Also firmly in contention are Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), and Lassine Sinayoko (Mali), each contributing crucial goals that have powered their teams into the latter stages of the tournament.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers (After Round of 16)
4 goals
- Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
3 goals
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
- Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)
2 goals
- Pape Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, Cheikh Ndiaye (Senegal)
- Thapelo Appollis, Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- Kofane, Tchamadeu (Cameroon)
- Achouri (Tunisia)
- Geny Catamo (Mozambique)
- Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- Maza (Algeria)
- Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
- Hamed Junior Traorè (Côte d’Ivoire)
With the quarter-finals approaching, the battle for the Golden Boot is far from settled. As the pressure rises and defences tighten, every goal could prove decisive not just for team success, but for individual glory at AFCON 2025.
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