Osimhen, Salah Chase Díaz in AFCON 2025 Golden Boot Battle

he race for the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is heating up as the tournament enters its decisive stage in Morocco. With goals flying in from every angle, Morocco’s Brahim Díaz and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen are leading the chase for the top scorer’s crown.

Díaz, the Real Madrid forward, has been the standout performer for the Atlas Lions, scoring five goals in five appearances. He has found the net against every opponent Morocco have faced, often stepping up when inspiration was needed. His form has been central to Morocco’s push to end a 50-year wait for continental glory.

Osimhen, meanwhile, has been Nigeria’s talisman. The Galatasaray striker has scored four goals and provided two assists, including a brace in the emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique and a crucial strike in the quarter-final victory over Algeria.

Africa’s Best Player of 2023 has embraced his leadership role, combining physical presence with sharp movement and clinical finishing to torment defenders.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is also in contention, with four goals to his name as he prepares to lead the Pharaohs into their semi-final clash with Senegal. At 33, Salah is chasing both his first AFCON title and the Golden Boot.

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has three goals, having opened his account against Tanzania before adding strikes against Tunisia and Mozambique. The African Best Player of 2024 has been one of Nigeria’s most decisive performers, complementing Osimhen’s firepower with creativity and consistency.

With Díaz on five goals, Osimhen and Salah close behind on four, and Lookman on three, the Golden Boot race promises to be as thrilling as the battle for the AFCON trophy itself.