AFCON 2025 Heats Up: The Golden Boot Race Starts with a Bang
21 December 2025
Top scorers in AFCON 2025
As AFCON 2025 kicks off, strikers waste no time showing they mean business in the quest for the Golden Boot. The opening matches set the tone for a heated race, with several players already Wagening through defenses and celebrating early goals. The early leaders are lighting the way for what promises to be a dramatic scoring run as the tournament unfolds. Expect a goal-heavy ride as teams chase glory and national pride with a touch of swagger.
Current standings give a taste of the drama, with a tight two-way tie at the top sharing the spotlight on one goal each.
1. Ibrahim Diaz – Morocco – 1 goal
1. Ayoub Kaabi – Morocco – 1 goal
All-time AFCON top scorers
AFCON history is built on the feats of record-setters who turned matches into memorable moments. Samuel Eto'o holds the top spot with 18 goals for Cameroon, a figure that has defined generations of African football. Following him are longtime greats who carried their nations toward glory and inspired youth for decades to come.
Key names across the list include Laurent Pokou of Ivory Coast, Rashidi Yekini of Nigeria, Hassan El Shazly of Egypt, and Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast, among others who left lasting legacies with their combined skill and determination. The list spans multiple eras, reflecting how the tournament has evolved while keeping its heart rooted in the beauty of the game.
While the all-time leaderboard reads like a hall of fame, today’s players have the chance to etch their own lines in history as AFCON 2025 unfolds. The competition remains a showcase for Africa’s footballing depth, pace, and flair, with each goal building toward a grand legacy.
And yes, if you’re counting, even the boot might need its passport as it travels from leg to leg across the continent—because scoring here is a journey, not a one-night stand with the back of the net.
In the spirit of lighthearted fandom, here are two extra notes for the humor archive: Punchline 1: If football were a movie, AFCON 2025 would be a blockbuster where every goal comes with a cliffhanger. Punchline 2: The Golden Boot isn’t shy about taking a world tour—it's the only prize that travels faster than the ball when the referee signals offside fun.
