AFCON 2025 top scorers’ chart: Brahim Diaz, Mo Salah, Jackson lead the way

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is finally here, with action reaching fans from nine stadiums across six host cities.

​The quality of football at the tournament has been brilliant so far, with most teams providing a fantastic spectacle on the pitch. We have also seen a flurry of goals — and high-quality ones at that.

​Already, some players are distinguishing themselves in the race for the Golden Boot. Meanwhile, big-name stars like Victor Osimhen, Bryan Mbeumo, and Wilfried Zaha are yet to get off the mark.

​In this article, Soccernet.ng keeps you up to date with the leading scorers' chart at AFCON 2025.

​AFCON 2025 Top Scorers' Chart

​1. Elias Achouri (2 Goals)

Elias Achouri helped set the tone for Tunisia in their opening AFCON 2025 fixture against Uganda. He bagged a brace to lead his side to a comfortable 3-1 win over the Cranes.

​2. Brahim Diaz (2 Goals)

Brahim Diaz has been on fire for Morocco. In fact, he has emerged as the main man in the attack for the Atlas Lions.

Diaz scored in the opening game of the tournament against Comoros to secure a 2-0 win. He followed that up in the second game by scoring Morocco's solitary goal in their 1-1 draw against Mali.

​3. Nicolas Jackson (2 Goals)

Jackson enjoyed a strong start to the campaign for Senegal. The Teranga Lions faced Botswana in their opening game — a match they were expected to dominate.

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Jackson did the damage on the day, netting twice to help his side seal a 3-0 win and walk away with all three points.

​4. Riyad Mahrez (2 Goals)

Riyad Mahrez is also among the elite group of players with two goals to their name.

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He scored two of the three goals in Algeria's tournament opener against Sudan, which ended in a 3-0 victory for the Desert Warriors.

​5. Mohamed Salah (2 Goals)

The Egyptian King has had a very productive tournament so far. He scored the winning goal for Egypt in their first game against Zimbabwe, which ended 2-1.

In their second outing against South Africa, his 45th-minute spot-kick proved to be the difference as the Pharaohs secured a nervy 1-0 win.

​6. Lassine Sinayoko (2 Goals)

Mali's 26-year-old striker, Lassine Sinayoko, is quickly making a name for himself at AFCON 2025.

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He scored the only goal in the Eagles' 1-1 draw against Zambia and followed it up with the crucial equalizer in their 1-1 draw against Morocco on Boxing Day.

7. Ademola Lookman (2 Goals)

Ademola Lookman is having a blast at the 2025 AFCON. He scored in Nigeria's opening game against Tanzania on Tuesday.

He followed it up with another solid performance against Tunisia in their second game of the tournament.

Lookman contributed a goal and an assist to help the Super Eagles claim a 3-2 win over the Carthage Eagles. He now has two goals in the tournament.