AFCON 2025 Top Scorers: Mahrez Leads the Golden Boot Race

Riyad Mahrez tops the AFCON 2025 Golden Boot race with three goals as Africa’s biggest stars battle for scoring supremacy in Morocco.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has delivered spectacular attacking football, and the Golden Boot race is heating up. Here’s the complete breakdown of every goalscorer so far in the tournament.

AFCON 2025 Top Scorers Table

Goals	Player	Country
3	Riyad Mahrez	Algeria
2	Amad Diallo	Ivory Coast
2	Mohamed Salah	Egypt
2	Lassine Sinayoko	Mali
2	Brahim Díaz	Morocco
2	Ademola Lookman	Nigeria
2	Nicolas Jackson	Senegal
2	Elias Achouri	Tunisia

Mahrez Sets the Pace

Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the tournament’s most prolific scorer so far. The Al-Ahli winger has found the net three times for Algeria, showcasing the clinical finishing that made him a Premier League champion with Manchester City. His form has been instrumental in Algeria’s campaign as they chase their third continental title.

European Stars Shine Bright

The chasing pack reads like a who’s who of European football’s elite. Mohamed Salah continues his remarkable goalscoring consistency for Egypt, while Amad Diallo has carried his Manchester United form onto the international stage for defending champions Ivory Coast.

Host nation Morocco will be delighted with Brahim Díaz’s contributions. The Real Madrid midfielder has two goals to his name, giving the Atlas Lions genuine hope of lifting the trophy on home soil.

Nigeria’s hopes rest heavily on Ademola Lookman, the reigning African Player of the Year who has backed up his Ballon d’Or nomination with two goals. His Atalanta teammate’s understanding of big-game moments has translated perfectly to the international arena.

Premier League Firepower

The Premier League’s influence on AFCON 2025 is undeniable. Nicolas Jackson has continued his impressive Chelsea form for Senegal, while behind the leading pack, several English top-flight stars have found the net once.

Victor Osimhen, Omar Marmoush, Wilfred Ndidi, and Semi Ajayi all feature among the single-goal scorers, demonstrating the depth of African talent currently lighting up England’s top division.

Full List of Single-Goal Scorers

The tournament has seen goals spread across numerous nations, with 35 different players finding the net at least once:

Ibrahim Maza, Gelson Dala, Show, Yohan Roche, Georgi Minoungou, Edmond Tapsoba, Karl Etta Eyong, Cédric Bakambu, Theo Bongonda, Omar Marmoush, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Marvin Anieboh, Ayoub El Kaabi, Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo, Diogo Calila, Semi Ajayi, Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Cherif Ndiaye, Sadio Mané, Charles M’Mombwa, Simon Msuva, Ellyes Skhiri, Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Uche Ikpeazu, Denis Omedi, Patson Daka, Prince Dube, and Knowledge Musona.

Own Goals

Two own goals have also been recorded in the tournament: Ghislain Konan put through his own net against Cameroon, while Saúl Coco did the same against Sudan.

The Race Continues

With knockout rounds approaching, the Golden Boot race remains wide open. Mahrez holds a slender lead, but the seven players on two goals will fancy their chances of catching the Algerian. History shows that knockout-stage hat-tricks can dramatically alter these standings, making every remaining match crucial in the hunt for individual glory.