Brahim Díaz Leads Golden Boot Race as Morocco Advance to AFCON Final. Cairo, Egypt — Brahim Díaz maintains his lead in the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, as Morocco secured their place in the final against Senegal on home soil.
The Real Madrid winger has netted five goals from six matches, solidifying his position at the top of the scoring charts.
Despite not scoring in Morocco’s semi-final victory over Nigeria, Díaz’s overall contribution to the team’s offensive prowess has been pivotal. His performance at AFCON 2025 has highlighted his status as one of the tournament’s standout players, providing crucial goals at critical moments.
Díaz will have one last chance to extend his lead when Morocco face Senegal in the final on Sunday.
The Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and the Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah are close behind, both with four goals each.
A group of players, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Côte d’Ivoire’s Amad Diallo, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez, Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi, and Mali’s Lassine Sinayoko, trail with three goals each.
The Golden Boot race has seen a diverse group of players contributing with two goals each, showcasing the widespread offensive talent across the tournament.
Overall, 63 players have scored once at AFCON 2025, emphasizing the depth and competitiveness of the competition.
As the tournament progresses towards its conclusion, Díaz’s consistent finishing and ability to score crucial goals have set him apart.
However, the final match could still significantly impact the final standings of the Golden Boot race.
The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations continues to captivate football fans across the continent, with the final set to be a climactic conclusion to the competition.
