Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is the top scorer at the
ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco.
This comes after the former Manchester City winger scored
the only goal in Algeria’s 1-0 win against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
The 34-year-old former Leicester City star has three goals
to his name so far in the competition.
Behind Mahrez on the goal scorers chart include the likes of
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson and Tunisia star Elias Achouri, and Nigeria’s
Lookman Ademola.
AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures taking
place this week, from Monday to Wednesday:
Three goals – Riyad Mahrez
Two goals – Nicolas Jackson and Elias Achouri, Lookman
Ademola, Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Brahim Diaz
(Morocco) and Lassine Sinayoko (Mali).
One goal – Lyle Foster (South Africa), Semi Ajayi (Nigeria),
Marvin Anieboh (Equatorial Guinea) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).
Source: AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures this week
