AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining his position as Morocco secures a spot in the final.

The Real Madrid winger remains the tournament’s top scorer with five goals from six matches. Although he did not score in the semi-final victory over Nigeria, his lead remains unaffected.

Díaz has been a key figure in AFCON 2025, contributing significantly to Morocco’s success. He will have another opportunity to increase his tally in the final against Senegal on Sunday.

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah are close contenders, each with four goals as the competition nears its conclusion.

A group of players follows with three goals, including Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), Lassine Sinayoko (Mali), and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria).

Several players have scored two goals each, indicating a wide distribution of offensive talent throughout the tournament.

A total of 63 players have scored once, showcasing the depth and competitiveness of this year’s finals.

With one match remaining, Díaz’s performance has distinguished him, but the final match could still be decisive in the Golden Boot race.

AFCON 2025 Top Scorers (after semi-finals)

5 goals : Brahim Díaz (Morocco) 4 goals : Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt) 3 goals : Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco), Lassine Sinayoko (Mali), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) 2 goals : Bazoumana Touré (Côte d’Ivoire), Chérif Ndiaye (Senegal), Christian Kofane (Cameroon), Elias Achouri (Tunisia), Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo), Geny Catamo (Mozambique), Ibrahim Maza (Algeria), Iyle Foster (South Africa), Nicolas Jackson (Senegal), Oswin Appollis (South Africa), Pape Gueye (Senegal), Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria), Akor Adams (Nigeria), Sadio Mané (Senegal)

Based on reporting by Africanews.