AFCON 2025: El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz and Mahrez Lead Golden Boot Standings Ahead of Knockout Stage
The race for the Golden Boot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is gathering momentum as the tournament heads into the knockout phase in Morocco. With the group stage concluded, Africa’s top attacking talents are now competing not only for continental glory but also for individual honors.
At the top of the scoring charts are Ayoub El Kaabi and Brahim Díaz of host nation Morocco, alongside Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez. The trio have each netted three goals.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers Ahead of Knockout Stage
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) – 3 Goals
- Brahim Díaz (Morocco) – 3 Goals
- Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) – 3 Goals
- Lyle Foster (South Africa) – 2 Goals
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – 2 Goals
- Geny Catamo (Mozambique) – 2 Goals
- Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo) – 2 Goals
- Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) – 2 Goals
- Elias Achouri (Tunisia) – 2 Goals
- Oswin Appollis (South Africa) – 2 Goals
- Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire) – 2 Goals
- Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) – 2 Goals
- Chérif Ndiaye (Senegal) – 2 Goals
- Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) – 2 Goals
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 2 Goals
- Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) – 2 Goals
