Top Scorers in AFCON History
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has a rich history of talented footballers who have made a significant impact on the tournament. One of the most impressive aspects of AFCON is the scoring prowess of its top performers. In this article, we will delve into the top scorers in AFCON history and explore their achievements.
Top 5 All-Time AFCON Scorers
Patrick Mboma (Cameroon) – 14 goals
: A prolific striker, Mboma won the Golden Boot in 2000 and 2002, and his goal-scoring record remains one of the highest in AFCON history.
- Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 14 goals: A legendary striker, Eto’o won the Golden Boot in 2000 and 2002, and his goal-scoring record is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination.
- Georges Moukoko (Congo) – 13 goals: A Congolese striker, Moukoko won the Golden Boot in 1972, and his goal-scoring record is a reminder of his impressive skills on the pitch.
- Just Fontaine (Morocco) – 13 goals: A Moroccan striker, Fontaine won the Golden Boot in 1961, and his goal-scoring record is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination.
- Abderrazak Khairi (Tunisia) – 13 goals: A Tunisian striker, Khairi won the Golden Boot in 1978, and his goal-scoring record is a reminder of his impressive skills on the pitch.
Notable AFCON Scorers
- Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) – 9 goals: A legendary striker, Drogba won the Golden Boot in 2006, and his goal-scoring record is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination.
- Moussa Sow (Senegal) – 9 goals: A Senegalese striker, Sow won the Golden Boot in 2012, and his goal-scoring record is a reminder of his impressive skills on the pitch.
- Youssef Mokhtari (Morocco) – 8 goals: A Moroccan striker, Mokhtari won the Golden Boot in 2004, and his goal-scoring record is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination.
- Asamoah Gyan (Ghana) – 8 goals: A Ghanaian striker, Gyan won the Golden Boot in 2010, and his goal-scoring record is a reminder of his impressive skills on the pitch.
These top scorers in AFCON history have made a lasting impact on the tournament, and their goal-scoring records continue to inspire new generations of footballers.
