As the excitement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) intensifies, the top goal scorers of the tournament have emerged following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches.
Despite their teams’ exit from the competition, Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue maintains his lead as the top scorer with an impressive tally of five goals. Nsue’s remarkable performance has left a lasting impression on the tournament, showcasing his prowess on the field.
Following closely behind Nsue are Egypt’s Mostafa Mohamed and Angola’s Gelson Dala, both with four goals to their names.
Despite their teams’ early exit, Mohamed and Dala have left a significant mark with their goal-scoring prowess, contributing to the tournament’s excitement.
With the quarter-finals set to kick off, the competition is heating up as eight formidable teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.
The teams in contention include Angola, Nigeria, Guinea, Congo DR, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, and South Africa, each determined to advance further in the prestigious tournament.
Here is the breakdown of the top goal scorers in the 2023 AFCON so far:
2023 AFCON Top Scorers:
- Five goals: Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea)
- Four goals: Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt), Gelson Dala (Angola)
- Three goals: Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria), Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso), Sinayoko (Mali), Mabululu Paciência (Angola)
- Two goals: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Jordan Ayew (Ghana), Lamine Camara (Senegal), Mendes da Graça (Cape Verde), Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), Themba Zwane (South Africa)
