Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is the leading goalscorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as the tournament heads into the decisive final round of group-stage matches.

The last set of group fixtures gets underway on Monday, with qualification still at stake for most teams and the prospect of late drama once again defining Africa’s flagship football competition.

Among those chasing Mahrez are several high-profile attackers who remain in contention to challenge for the Golden Boot as the group stage concludes.

Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, Tunisia’s Elias Achouri and Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman are among those with two goals apiece.

Others still in the hunt include Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo, Egypt captain Mohamed Salah, Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz and Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko, all of whom have also netted twice so far in the competition.

With multiple teams still fighting for progression, the final group-stage fixtures from Monday to Wednesday are expected to have a significant impact on both qualification and the race for top scorer honours.

AFCON 2025 Top Scorers (Ahead of Final Group Matches)

Three goals

– Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Two goals

– Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)

– Elias Achouri (Tunisia)

– Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

– Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)

– Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

– Brahim Diaz (Morocco)

– Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

One goal

– Lyle Foster (South Africa)

– Semi Ajayi (Nigeria)

– Marvin Anieboh (Equatorial Guinea)

– Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

(BusinessDay)

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