Five-Star Díaz Tops AFCON 2025 Scoring Charts Before Senegal Showdown

Five-Star Díaz Tops AFCON 2025 Scoring Charts Before Senegal Showdown

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Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot standings at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining his advantage as hosts Morocco secured their place in the final, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Although the Real Madrid winger did not find the net in Wednesday’s semi-final victory over Nigeria, his earlier contributions were enough to keep him clear at the top of the scoring chart with five goals.

Díaz has now scored five times in six appearances, a return that underlines his growing influence and consistency throughout the tournament. No other player has matched his scoring efficiency at AFCON 2025, with the Moroccan international emerging as the competition’s most reliable attacking threat.

He will have the opportunity to extend his tally when Morocco face Senegal in Sunday’s final, a stage that could further cement his status as the tournament’s standout performer.

Behind Díaz, the race for the Golden Boot remains competitive. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah both sit on four goals, keeping faint pressure on the Moroccan forward heading into the decisive match.

A further five players are locked on three goals apiece: Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Côte d’Ivoire winger Amad Diallo, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi and Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko.

Several players remain poised to close the gap should they find the net in the final, while a broad group of contenders occupy the next tier of the scoring charts with two goals each, representing a wide range of nations.

In total, 63 players have scored exactly once at the tournament, reflecting both the competitive balance of AFCON 2025 and the diversity of attacking talent on display.

As the competition reaches its climax, Díaz’s composure, movement and timing have set him apart — and one more decisive moment could crown him the tournament’s top scorer.