Iwobi Leads Creators as AFCON 2025 Assist Race Takes Shape

AFCON 2025 has continued to produce exciting football in Morocco, with creative players playing a key role for their national teams. While goals have drawn most attention, several matches have underlined the importance of vision, timing and decision-making in attack.

After matchday one, Alex Iwobi leads the assists chart following Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Tanzania. Operating from midfield, he created both goals, supplying Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman with perfectly weighted passes as the Super Eagles controlled long periods of the game.

Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo impressed against Gabon, creating numerous chances and providing the decisive assist. Senegal duo Cheikh Sabaly and Ismaila Sarr also registered assists, while Egypt saw Mohamed Hamdi and Mostafa Mohamed combine creativity with experience.

Hosts Morocco benefited from assists by Anass Salah-Eddine and Noussair Mazraoui, highlighting their attacking full-back strength. Tunisia’s Hannibal Mejbri delivered from a set-piece, and Arthur Masuaku completed the list for DR Congo.

As the tournament progresses, these early creators are expected to play decisive roles for their countries, underlining how assists remain vital to success at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.