Pyramids forward Fiston Mayele emerges as frontrunner as CAF Champions League goal king race heats up

DR Congo international Fiston Mayele has emerged as the frontrunner to annex the CAF Champions League goal king this season.

Mayele, who plies his trade for Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC is leading the pack ahead of the Champions League final return clash.

The 29-year-old forward is close to snatching the top scorer prize after racking up 8 goals in 12 appearances in the competitions this season, showcasing his ruthless form in front of goal.

However, Mayele is locked in a fierce battle with his teammate Ibrahim Adel for the Golden Boot. The Egyptian rising star, has 6 goals in just 6 match underlining his efficiency and explosive impact.

Esperance attacker Youcef Belaïli has seven goals in the competition, but is no more in contention for the prize following the sides elimination.

With one decisive match left, the final against Mamelodi Sundowns next week, both strikers have the chance to make history and end the campaign as Africa’s top marksman.

Meanwhile, the first leg of the Champions League final ended in a 1-1 draw in South Africa, with the second leg set for June 1 in Cairo.

Top Scorers – CAF Champions League 2024/25: 

Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC) – 8 goals

Youcef Belaïli (Espérance de Tunis) – 7 goals

Ibrahim Adel (Pyramids FC) – 6 goals

Emam Ashour (Al Ahly) – 5 goals

Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) – 5 goals

Stephane Aziz Ki (Young Africans SC) – 5 goals

Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates) – 4 goals

Mohamed Abdelrahman (Al Hilal) – 4 goals

Joel Beya (AS FAR) – 4 goals

Aimen Mahious (CR Belouizdad) – 4 goal