AFCON 2025: Highest scoring team race goes Nigeria’s way

Nigeria have emerged as the most prolific side at AFCON 2025 with 14 goals, putting them narrowly ahead of fellow heavyweights Senegal on 10.

This attacking return underlines how lethal the Super Eagles have been in transition and in the final third throughout the competition.

Their ability to spread goals across several players has been crucial, making them one of the most balanced attacking outfits in Morocco. Even in cagey knockout ties, Nigeria consistently found a way to create clear chances and convert them.

This has been the highest‑scoring edition in AFCON history, with 120 goals registered before the final kicks off. The previous record of 102 goals, set in Egypt 2019, has been eclipsed, reflecting the tournament’s attacking mindset and tactical evolution across the continent.

Stars such as Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, who tops the scoring charts with five goals, have helped drive this offensive surge and lit up home crowds throughout the competition. The blend of established names and breakout talents has given AFCON 2025 a compelling, open feel from the group stages onwards.

AFCON 2025 concludes this evening with hosts Morocco facing Senegal in a blockbuster final that will decide the new champions of Africa. The match will be played at Prince Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, with kick‑off scheduled for 19:00 GMT and 20:00 local time in Morocco.

With a record goal tally already in the books and so much attacking talent on display, the whole world will be watching this final.