)
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 approaches, here are the leading goal-scorers in the competition thus far.
AFCON 2023 has delivered some exceptional performances including world-class goals and surprise Golden Boot contenders.
Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea leads the goal-scoring charts in the 2023 AFCON with five goals, putting him ahead of Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah, who has three goals to his name.
)
18:46 - 23.01.2024
Who is Emilio Nsue, the Equatorial Guinea star tearing up AFCON 2023 predictions?
Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue is the toast of the town thanks to his impressive performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen was one of the favourites to win the Golden Boot but the 25-year-old Napoli man has only scored one goal so far, a disappointing return.
)
Osimhen will have a chance to add to his tally when Nigeria and Cameroon meet in a heavyweight Round of 16 clash on Saturday.
)
09:13 - 23.01.2024
AFCON 2023: How many goals Mane don score? — Stanley Nwabali defends Osimhen amid goal drought
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has voiced support for Victor Osimhen after recent struggles in front of goal.
AFCON 2023 Top Scorers - Full List
- Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) - 5 goals
- Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) - 3 goals
- Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt) - 3 goals
- Themba Zwane (South Africa) - 2 goals
- Lamine Camara (Senegal) - 2 goals
- Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) - 2 goals
- Mabululu Paciência (Angola) - 2 goals
- Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso) - 2 goals
- Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) - 2 goals
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) - 1 goal
Angola, Namibia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Egypt, Congo DR, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and South Africa have booked their places in the last-16.
15:38 - 29.07.2023
CROSS FIRE || Should Victor Osimhen leave Napoli?
Related content
)
05:26 - 25.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Takeaways from a wildly exciting group stage
Reviewing the Africa Cup of Nations group phase that shattered misconceptions about the continental showpiece.
)
17:47 - 24.01.2024
Victor Osimhen: Chelsea in pole position to land Super Eagles’ ace
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Victor Osimhen.
)
10:25 - 24.01.2024
The pressure is affecting him — Ex-Super Eagles defender explains Osimhen's AFCON struggles
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze has shed light on Victor Osimhen's goalscoring struggles at AFCON 2023.
18:46 - 23.01.2024
Who is Emilio Nsue, the Equatorial Guinea star tearing up AFCON 2023 predictions?
Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue is the toast of the town thanks to his impressive performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
)
16:27 - 23.01.2024
‘I’ve made up my mind’- Under pressure Victor Osimhen drops huge bombshell
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has put his fans on alert after dropping a big hint concerning his future.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)