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The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has rewritten the competition’s history as the highest-scoring edition, with 120 goals before the final. This surpasses the 102 goals record set in 2019 in Egypt and highlights the attacking intent, technical quality, and growing confidence across Africa.
Heavyweights, Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco, and Côte d’Ivoire contributed heavily, while emerging talents matched established stars in influence. Leading scorers include Brahim Diaz (Morocco) with five goals, followed by Mohammed Salah (Egypt) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) with four each. With two matches left, the golden boot race remains open.
From the opening round, AFCON 2025 signalled bold tactical approaches, with forwards thriving in expansive systems and goals often decided by individual brilliance or collective attacking flair. The 24-team expansion has underscored depth across African football, producing entertaining, goal-filled encounters rather than cautious stalemates.
Thrilling comebacks, late winners, and end-to-end contests characterised both group and knockout rounds. Morocco’s stadiums buzzed with colour and energy, but the scoring story extended beyond the hosts, reflecting a broader shift in African football: players are more versatile, physically prepared, and technically assured, and teams are increasingly willing to play on the front foot.
As the tournament nears its conclusion, this record-breaking edition has already etched its place in history, signalling both the present and future trajectory of African football.
