The Africa Cup of Nations has served up some thrilling matches and plenty of goals, with several players already establishing themselves as contenders for the Golden Boot award.
Here’s a look at the top scorers as of 10.15 am January 29, 2024:
Top of the Pile:
5 Goals:
Pedro Obiang Nsue (Equatorial Guinea)
4 Goals:
Gelson Dala (Angola)
Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)
3 Goals:
Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)
Mabululu (Angola)
Hot on their Heels:
2 Goals:
Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus (Ghana)
Ibrahima Bayo (Guinea)
Ismaila Sarr, Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gueye (Senegal)
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Moussa Doumbia Sinayoko (Mali)
Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso)
Bongani Zungu (South Africa)
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The Rest of the Pack:
The list boasts contributions from players across 23 nations, showcasing the diverse talent present in the tournament. With several high-profile clashes still to come, the race for the top scorer is wide open, promising further excitement as the competition progresses.
1 Goal
Bebe, Mendes, Monteiro, Pina, Rodrigues, G. Tavares, Teixeira (CPV)
H. Diallo, P. Gueye, Mane, I. Sarr, Seck, I. Ndiaye ( Senegal),
Hakimi, En-Nesyri, Ounahi, Saiss, Ziyech (Morocco)
Buyla, Edu, Ganet, Miranda (Equatorial Guinea)
Castelletto, Magri, Toko Ekambi, Wooh (Cameroon)
Catamo, Clesio, Reinildo, Witi (Mozambique)
Amar, Dellah Yaly, Koita (Mauritania)
Elia, Silas, Wissa (Congo)
Marmoush, Salah, Trezeguet (Egypt)
E. Colley, Jallow (Gambia)
Daka, Kangwa (Zambia)
Fofana, Krasso (Ivory Coast)
Gilberto, Zini (Angila)
Maseko, Tau (South Africa)
Osimhen, Troost-Ekong (Nigeria)
A. Camara (Guinea)
Djiku (Ghana)
Hotto Namibia
M. Konate (Burkina Faso)
Msuva (Tanzania)
Rafia (Tunisia)
H. Traore (Mali)
Ze Turbo (Guinea Bissau)
Don’t Forget:
Own goals have also played their part, with Gomez (Gambia), Orozco (Equatorial Guinea), and Sangante (Guinea-Bissau) finding their own net.
This list is sure to evolve as the tournament unfolds. Stay tuned for updates on the top scorers as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax!
