Jamesty
The incredible attacking talent that is emerging from the African continent was once again displayed during the 2024/2025 football season. Throughout the major leagues of Europe and the various competitions that take place in Africa, a number of strikers have consistently found the back of the net, establishing themselves as some of the most prolific goal-scorers in the world of football. Based on their overall performances across all competitions, the following is a list of the top 10 highest goal scorers of African descent for the 2024/2025 season.
List Of Top 10 Highest Goal Scorers In African 2025
1. Nsue E.
Emilio Nsue was the surprise player and the clear top scorer of AFCON 2023, scoring an impressive five goals. He played mostly as a forward for Equatorial Guinea, and his sharp movement in the box and clinical finishing helped his country make an unexpected run. He scored three goals against Guinea-Bissau, which was one of the best parts of the tournament. Nsue mostly plays as a right-back for his club team, CF Intercity, but he can also switch to an attacking role for his national team. This is very impressive. His club goals may not be as many as those of a true striker, but his performance in the AFCON made him a top international goal scorer for Equatorial Guinea. He still holds that title in World Cup Qualifiers, where he has scored 3 goals in 4 games in the 2026 qualification campaign. He is still an important person for his country at 35.
2. Dala G.
In the African Cup of Nations 2023, Gelson Dala was an important player for Angola, scoring four goals for the team. The exciting attacking play that Angola displayed, which led to their advancement to the quarterfinals, was largely attributed to his speed, dribbling, and eye for the goal. He was a standout performer throughout the entirety of the competition. The strong performance that Dala had at the African Cup of Nations solidified his position as Angola’s primary attacking threat. The Qatar Stars League has seen him as a reliable scorer for his club team, Al Wakrah, which competes in the league. He has continued to find the back of the net throughout the 2024/2025 season, as evidenced by the fact that he has scored 13 goals in a total of 13 appearances in the Qatar Stars League. The World Cup Qualification campaign that Angola will be running for in 2026 will continue to feature him as a key player.
3. Mohamed M.
Mostafa Mohamed showed his predatory instincts at AFCON 2023 by scoring two goals for Egypt. Even though Egypt’s campaign ended sooner than expected, he was always a threat in the box because of how strong he was and how well he could hold on to the ball. Mostafa Mohamed has been a dependable striker for FC Nantes in Ligue 1. His goal totals for his club may not always be the best, but his contributions are very important. He is still the main striker for the Egyptian national team, and in 2024 he scored five goals in 13 games for the national team. He is still a key player for the Pharaohs in their World Cup Qualifiers.
4. Traore B.
Bertrand Traoré, a veteran forward for Burkina Faso, scored two goals in AFCON 2023. His leadership and technical skills were clear, and they helped his team at key times.
Traoré has played in many of the best European leagues, such as Ligue 1, the Premier League, the Eredivisie, and La Liga. He has changed clubs a lot, but his skill has stayed the same. He is still an important player for Burkina Faso in international matches, where he helps with his versatile attacking play and occasional goals. His career stats show that he has scored a lot of goals in different competitions.
5. Mabululu
Mabululu was another important Angolan forward at AFCON 2023, scoring three goals. He was a real threat to score throughout the tournament because he was always in the right place at the right time and had a strong presence. Mabululu moved to Al Ahli Tripoli in August 2024 after doing well in the AFCON. He has continued to score regularly, especially for his old team Al Ittihad. In the 2021/2022 season, he scored 14 goals in 24 games, and in the 2022/2023 season, he scored 14 more goals. He is still a key player for the Angolan national team, and he scored in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
6. Troost-Ekong W.
William Troost-Ekong, a Nigerian central defender, had an amazing AFCON 2023 in front of goal, scoring three goals, one of which was a key penalty in the final. His surprising run of goals from the back was a big story of the tournament, showing how calm and in charge he was. He also got the award for Player of the Tournament. Troost-Ekong isn’t usually a high-volume goal scorer from open play, but his ability to score penalties and set pieces makes him a threat. He now plays for Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League, where he has scored 2 goals in 32 games in the 2024/2025 season. His main job is still to defend, but his AFCON heroics will always be linked to scoring goals in African football.
7. Bounedjah B.
Baghdad Bounedjah was an important attacking player for Algeria at AFCON 2023, scoring three goals. His famous long-range shot against Mauritania was one of the best goals of the tournament. Bounedjah has been a great goal scorer for years. He scored 194 goals in 228 games for Al Sadd in Qatar before moving to Al Shamal in June 2024. He is still a key striker for the Algerian national team, having scored 30 goals in 64 games. He is still a great center-forward, as shown by his consistent scoring in the Qatari league (18 goals in the 2024/2025 Qatar Stars League for Al Shamal).
8. Lookman A.
Ademola Lookman was one of Nigeria’s best players at AFCON 2023, scoring three goals. His ability to play well from wide positions, be direct, and finish well were very important for Nigeria to make it to the final. Lookman’s career has taken off again at Atalanta, where he is now an important attacking player. He can play anywhere on the front line, and he keeps scoring and setting up goals for his Serie A club. Since AFCON, he has been consistently strong for both his club and his country, making him one of Africa’s most exciting forwards.
9. Bayo M.
Mohamed Bayo was a key player for Guinea at AFCON 2023, scoring three goals. His contributions helped his team get through a tough group and move on in the tournament. Bayo has had a number of loan spells and transfers during his time at clubs. Right now, he is on loan from Lille to Royal Antwerp. He is still a well-known goal scorer in Ligue 1 and for the Guinean national team, where he has scored 8 goals in 30 games, 4 of which were in 2024. He is a threat in the box because he is big and can jump high.
10. Sinayoko L.
Lassine Sinayoko was a big surprise for Mali at AFCON 2023, scoring three goals. His great play as a winger or forward showed off his speed and finishing skills, which caught people’s attention. Sinayoko has kept getting better at football with AJ Auxerre. He scored 8 goals in the 2023/2024 Ligue 2 season, which helped Auxerre move up a level. He has been a regular starter in Ligue 1 for the 2024/2025 season, scoring 2 goals and setting up 4 more in 27 games as of early July 2025. He is still an important part of Mali’s attack for future international tournaments.
