With the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations heading into its final stage, the race for the Golden Boot remains one of the tournament’s biggest talking points.
PUNCH Online compiles a list of top contenders in the Golden Boot race ahead of Saturday’s third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt, as well as Sunday’s final between host Morocco and Senegal.
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz continues to lead the charts, while several stars remain within striking distance.
Although he failed to score in Morocco’s semi-final victory over Nigeria, the Real Madrid winger remains top scorer with five goals in six matches.
Díaz will have a final opportunity to extend his tally when Morocco face Senegal in Sunday’s final.
Nigeria’s talisman, Victor Osimhen, also remains firmly in contention. His four goals have been vital to the Super Eagles’ run and keep him just one strike behind Díaz.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is level with Osimhen on four goals, underlining his consistency as one of Africa’s most reliable finishers.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers after Semi-Finals
| Goals | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Brahim Díaz | Morocco |
| 4 | Victor Osimhen | Nigeria |
| 4 | Mohamed Salah | Egypt |
| 3 | Ademola Lookman | Nigeria |
| 3 | Amad Diallo | Côte d’Ivoire |
| 3 | Ayoub El Kaabi | Morocco |
| 3 | Lassine Sinayoko | Mali |
| 3 | Riyad Mahrez | Algeria |
| 2 | Bazoumana Touré | Côte d’Ivoire |
| 2 | Chérif Ndiaye | Senegal |
| 2 | Christian Kofane | Cameroon |
| 2 | Elias Achouri | Tunisia |
| 2 | Gaël Kakuta | DR Congo |
| 2 | Geny Catamo | Mozambique |
| 2 | Ibrahim Maza | Algeria |
| 2 | Iyle Foster | South Africa |
| 2 | Nicolas Jackson | Senegal |
| 2 | Oswin Appollis | South Africa |
| 2 | Pape Gueye | Senegal |
| 2 | Raphael Onyedika | Nigeria |
| 2 | Akor Adams | Nigeria |
| 2 | Sadio Mané | Senegal |
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