Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is currently sharing the top spot on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scoring chart in Morocco, alongside Morocco duo Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Each of the three forwards has netted three goals so far, putting them ahead of the competition as the tournament approaches its knockout stages.
Their impressive scoring exploits have drawn attention amid a field of high-profile attackers aiming to secure the coveted Golden Boot.
Mahrez, Diaz, and El Kaabi are currently outpacing several notable names, including Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson, Tunisia’s Elias Achouri, and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.
With the Round of 16 fixtures scheduled from Saturday through Tuesday, the battle for the tournament’s top scorer is expected to intensify.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers Ahead of Round of 16
Three goals:
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
Two goals:
Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)
Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
Elias Achouri (Tunisia)
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)
Lyle Foster (South Africa)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)
One goal:
Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)
Marvin Anieboh (Nigeria)
Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)
Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
As the knockout rounds kick off, all eyes will be on these leading scorers to see who can maintain their form and drive their teams closer to AFCON glory.
Fans and pundits alike will be eagerly watching whether Mahrez can continue his goal-scoring heroics, or if Morocco’s Diaz and El Kaabi can propel their nation deeper into the competition.
