As the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations nears its climax in Morocco, the battle for the Golden Boot awarded to the tournament’s top scorer has captured the attention of fans across the continent.
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently leads the scoring charts with five goals from six matches, maintaining his position at the top even though he did not add to his tally in Morocco’s semi-final win over Nigeria. The Real Madrid winger has been one of the standout figures in the competition, a reliable attacking threat who has helped the hosts reach the final.
Hot on his heels are Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, both tied on four goals as the tournament reaches its decisive stage. Their strong campaigns keep the Golden Boot race alive heading into the final matches.
Just behind the leading trio is a tight group of contenders on three goals each, including Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) highlighting the depth of attacking talent on display at AFCON 2025.
A broader mix of players sit on two goals apiece, underlining the wide spread of goalscorers in this year’s tournament, with 63 players having scored at least once so far.
With just one match remaining, Díaz’s scoring consistency has set him apart, but the outcome of the Golden Boot race may yet be influenced by performances in the final and third-place playoff.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers (after semi-finals):
5 goals: Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
4 goals: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
3 goals: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), Lassine Sinayoko (Mali), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
2 goals: Bazoumana Touré (Côte d’Ivoire) Chérif Ndiaye (Senegal) Christian Kofane (Cameroon) Elias Achouri (Tunisia) Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo) Geny Catamo (Mozambique) Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) Iyle Foster (South Africa) Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) Oswin Appollis (South Africa) Pape Gueye (Senegal) Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) Akor Adams (Nigeria) Sadio Mané (Senegal)
