As the Africa Cup of Nations moves deeper into the knockout phase, the race for the Golden Boot is beginning to take shape. With six matches out of the eight Round of 16 concluded Monday, goals are proving decisive — and a familiar mix of established stars and emerging names are leading the scoring charts.
At the top of the list stands Brahim Díaz, whose influence has grown with each passing match. The Morocco forward leads the scoring charts with four goals in four matches, continuing his outstanding form on home soil.
His strike against Tanzania in the Round of 16 not only sent the hosts into the quarter-finals but also pushed him clear at the summit of the goal scorers’ table, underlining his importance to Morocco’s title ambitions.
Close behind are six players, including two Super Eagles players and former African Footballer of the Year winners, Ademola Lookman and Victor who had a brief spat during the round of 16 match against the Mambas of Mozambique, all on three goals from four matches.
Others are Lassine Sinayoko of Mali, whose consistent finishing across the group stage ensured Mali’s progress and has kept them competitive in a tightly contested tournament, Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi and Riyad Mahrez who remains Algeria’s chief threat despite limited minutes played.
Top Scorers
Brahim Díaz (Morocco) – 4
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – 3
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – 3
Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) – 3
Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) – 3
Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 3
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) – 3
