LIVE RADIO
Soccernet.ng
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Ligue 1
    • Seria A
  • World Cup
    • World Cup 2026 News
    • World Cup Betting Sites
  • AFCON
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
    • 1xBet
      • 1xBet Promo Code
      • 1xBet App
      • 1xBet Registration
    • Bet9ja
      • Bet9ja Promotion Code
      • Bet9ja App
    • Betano
      • Betano Promo Code
      • Betano App
      • Betano Registration
    • BetKing
      • BetKing Referral Code
      • BetKing App
      • BetKing Registration
    • BC.Game
      • BC GAME Bonus Code
      • BC Game App
      • BC Game Sign Up
    • 22bet
      • 22Bet Promo Code
      • 22Bet App
      • 22Bet Registration
    • Paripesa
      • PariPesa Promo Code
      • PariPesa App
      • PariPesa Registration
    • Nairabet
      • Nairabet App
    • Melbet
      • Melbet Promo Code
      • Melbet App
      • Melbet Registration
    • Stake
      • Stake Referral Code
      • Stake App
      • Stake Sign Up
    • Guides
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Ligue 1
    • Seria A
  • World Cup
    • World Cup 2026 News
    • World Cup Betting Sites
  • AFCON
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
    • 1xBet
      • 1xBet Promo Code
      • 1xBet App
      • 1xBet Registration
    • Bet9ja
      • Bet9ja Promotion Code
      • Bet9ja App
    • Betano
      • Betano Promo Code
      • Betano App
      • Betano Registration
    • BetKing
      • BetKing Referral Code
      • BetKing App
      • BetKing Registration
    • BC.Game
      • BC GAME Bonus Code
      • BC Game App
      • BC Game Sign Up
    • 22bet
      • 22Bet Promo Code
      • 22Bet App
      • 22Bet Registration
    • Paripesa
      • PariPesa Promo Code
      • PariPesa App
      • PariPesa Registration
    • Nairabet
      • Nairabet App
    • Melbet
      • Melbet Promo Code
      • Melbet App
      • Melbet Registration
    • Stake
      • Stake Referral Code
      • Stake App
      • Stake Sign Up
    • Guides
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result

FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition

by Imhons Erons
May 15, 2021
in FA Cup, News

Chelsea and Leicester face-off today in the final of the 2020/21 FA Cup, with Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho looking to join the list of successful Africans to have triumphed in the competition.

Iheanacho is a frontrunner for the player of the tournament award after his four goals in three games powered the Foxes to their first cup final this century.

The 24-year-old forward is already the highest-scoring African in the FA Cup history, and it would appear a fitting ending to see him lift the trophy after a difficult period in his career.

But who else makes the chart of the top-scoring Africans in the world's oldest domestic competition?

7. Yaya Toure; 6 goals

Yaya Toure was the Ivorian midfield powerhouse that helped bring silverware and success to Manchester City in those early days after the money-bags bought the club.

During Yaya's six-year stay with the Citizens, he won a truckload of honours, including three Premier League titles and the FA Cup, where he notched six goals in 20 appearances.

6. Frederic Kanoute; 7 goals

They don't make them anymore as classy and composed as Frederic Kanoute. The former Mali international remains a fans favourite at West Han and Tottenham Hotspurs.

It was not until he moved to Spanish side Sevilla before he won major honours, but each of his seven English FA Cup goals is still a delight to watch.

5. Salomon Kalou, Saido Berahino, Nwankwo Kanu: 8 goals

Three players share joint-fifth on this exalted list, with Burundi international Saido Berahino taking his spot beside Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu and Ivorian journeyman Salomon Kalou.

All three netted eight FA Cup goals, even if fans would remember more of Kanu's exploits to help Arsenal (twice) and later Portsmouth to the pinnacle of the competition.

Kalou, it must be noted, boasts four winner's medals as well, all claimed in the blue colours of Chelsea.

4. Yakubu Aiyegbeni: 9 goals

And then there was Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Love him or hate him, the Yak remains the most prolific Nigerian striker in England, and he scored goals wherever he went.

Still the highest-scoring Nigerian in the Premier League with 97 goals, the former Everton star smashed in another nine goals in the FA Cup. And only a defeat in the 2008/09 final denied him the chance to lift the coveted trophy.

3. Francois Zoko: 11 goals

Little-known Francois Zoko is the surprise name on this list, with the former Ivorian youth international sitting pretty in third place with eleven goals.

Never once considered good enough to play in the Premier League, Zoko was a terror to defences in League One and League Two.

And the FA Cup was the favourite playground of the former Blackpool ace, a competition where he was untouchable usually in the early rounds.

2. Didier Drogba; 12 goals

For many years, Chelsea's iconic striker Didier Drogba was the best centre-forward in England and one of the best in the world.

From the UEFA Champions League to the League Cup, the former Ivory Coast international won every trophy available in his career. And even more remarkably, he never lost an FA Cup final he competed in, winning four titles and scoring 12 times, across 29 appearances.

Even though Nigeria's Mikel Obi can boast of the same number of FA Cup triumphs, Drogba can be confident that he is the most successful African in the competition to date.

1. Kelechi Iheanacho; 14 goals

When Kelechi Iheanacho netted the first of his brace against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals in March, he equalled Drogba's 12-goal haul in the competition.

Iheanacho grabbed a double in that match before scoring the winner in the semifinals versus Southampton to go two-goal clear on the FA top-scoring list for Africans.

And in the more than 120-year history of the competition, only 17 players have scored more than the Leicester City forward.

And it would be fantastic for the Super Eagles striker to score against Chelsea and lift the trophy that would help seal his legacy as one of the best to win the FA Cup.

Tags: Kelechi Iheanacho
<!-- Author Start -->Imhons Erons<!-- Author End -->

Imhons Erons

RelatedPosts

FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition
News

Super Eagles watch: How Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic to 56th Premiership title after Hearts-break

6 days ago
FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition
Africa

Kelechi Iheanacho sends strong message to Hearts ahead of SPFL finale

6 days ago
FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition
Super Eagles

“Hot akara” – What Ndidi, Osimhen, Awoniyi, others said about Kelechi Iheanacho’s recent goal run

1 week ago
FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition
News

“It’s disgusting” – Hearts coach reacts after Iheanacho’s winner sets up stunning league finale

1 week ago

See other News

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Ime Okon: Who is The Nigerian in Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Squad?

‘Never seen anything like that’ – Osimhen blocked from making Chelsea, Barcelona move

Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika lifts 6th career title as Club Brugge edge Union SG

Nottingham Forest boss issues Ola Aina update ahead of Bournemouth clash

Zadok Yohanna: AIK reveal stance on Super Eagles invitation

Soccernet » FA Cup » FA Cup: Iheanacho, Drogba, and the highest-scoring Africans in the world’s oldest domestic competition

Nigeria Football News

Nigeria's #1 source for football news, NPFL coverage, and Super Eagles updates.

Betting Hub

  • How We Rate
  • Best Betting Sites in Nigeria
  • Bet9ja Promotion Code
  • BetKing Referral Code
  • 1xBet Promo Code

Quick Links

  • World Cup
  • AFCON
  • NPFL
  • Super Eagles
  • Transfers

About

  • About Us
  • Journalist Charter
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of use
  • ⚠️ Responsible Gambling

© 2026 Soccernet Media Limited. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Ligue 1
    • Seria A
  • World Cup
    • World Cup 2026 News
    • World Cup Betting Sites
  • AFCON
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
  • Betting
    • 1xBet
      • 1xBet Promo Code
      • 1xBet App
      • 1xBet Registration
    • Bet9ja
      • Bet9ja Promotion Code
      • Bet9ja App
    • Betano
      • Betano Promo Code
      • Betano App
      • Betano Registration
    • BetKing
      • BetKing Referral Code
      • BetKing App
      • BetKing Registration
    • BC.Game
      • BC GAME Bonus Code
      • BC Game App
      • BC Game Sign Up
    • 22bet
      • 22Bet Promo Code
      • 22Bet App
      • 22Bet Registration
    • Paripesa
      • PariPesa Promo Code
      • PariPesa App
      • PariPesa Registration
    • Nairabet
      • Nairabet App
    • Melbet
      • Melbet Promo Code
      • Melbet App
      • Melbet Registration
    • Stake
      • Stake Referral Code
      • Stake App
      • Stake Sign Up
    • Guides

© 2026 Soccernet Media Limited. All rights reserved.