The qualification campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended on Tuesday, finalizing the list of 24 nations set to compete in the tournament. The road to Morocco was marked by standout performances from strikers who played key roles in securing their teams’ spots.
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz emerged as the top scorer of the qualifiers, netting seven goals.
The Real Madrid forward capped off his impressive campaign with a hat-trick against Lesotho on the final matchday, solidifying his place at the summit of the scoring table.
Following closely with six goals was Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy, whose efforts were not enough to secure his nation’s qualification.
Guinea fell short after a critical loss to Tanzania, leaving Guirassy to watch the tournament from the sidelines.
Three players shared the next spot with four goals each: Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, Zambia’s Kennedy Musonda, and Egypt’s Mahmoud Hassan, widely known as Trezeguet.
Their consistent performances were instrumental in their respective teams’ qualification campaigns.
Several notable players concluded the qualifiers with three goals, including Vincent Aboubakar of Cameroon, Senegal’s Sadio Mané, and Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes.
Their contributions highlighted the depth of talent across the continent heading into the main tournament.
The 2025 AFCON will take place in Morocco, where the continent’s top nations will vie for the prestigious title.
With qualification now complete, attention shifts to the final phase, promising thrilling action and the continued spotlight on Africa’s attacking talents.
