Three players have emerged as the early standard-bearers in the CAF Champions League goalscoring race, with Tiago Reis, Mahmoud Trezeguet and Lahlou Akhrib setting the pace after the completion of Matchday Three.
The trio sit jointly at the top of the standings with five goals apiece, underlining their influence in Africa’s premier club competition as the group stage begins to take shape.
All three found the net again during the most recent round of fixtures played over the weekend, maintaining their advantage in a tightly contested race.
Tiago Reis has been central to Petro Luanda’s attacking threat, continuing a prolific run that has made him one of the tournament’s most reliable finishers so far.
At Al Ahly, Mahmoud Trezeguet has matched that output, delivering goals at key moments to keep the Egyptian side firmly in contention.
Lahlou Akhrib has also reached the five-goal mark, ensuring the leading positions remain shared rather than settled at this early stage.
Behind the leading trio, the chasing pack remains close enough to suggest that the standings could change rapidly over the coming matchdays.
Four players are just one goal adrift on four goals, keeping sustained pressure on those at the summit.
Taddeus Nkeng and Kalaba, both representing Stade Malien, have each made a strong impression, contributing consistently as their side looks to progress deep into the competition.
They are joined on four goals by Abdelrazig Omer of Al Hilal and Otta of Pyramids FC, both of whom have played decisive roles for their clubs during the opening fixtures.
Their presence just below the leaders highlights the competitive balance across the groups, with no shortage of attacking quality on display.
Further down the list, a larger group of players remain firmly in the hunt.
Nine players have scored three goals each, including Oussama Lamlioui and Fiston Mayele, ensuring that the battle for individual honours remains wide open.
With several rounds still to be played, consistency rather than explosive single performances is likely to define who eventually finishes top of the scoring charts.
As the CAF Champions League moves beyond its opening phase, the early numbers point to a compelling contest not only for qualification places but also for the tournament’s golden boot.
With fine margins separating the frontrunners from their closest challengers, every goal across the next matchdays could prove decisive.
CAF Champions League top scorers after Matchday Three
- Tiago Reis – 5 goals
- Mahmoud Trezeguet – 5 goals
- Lahlou Akhrib – 5 goals
- Taddeus Nkeng – 4 goals
- Kalaba – 4 goals
- Abdelrazig Omer – 4 goals
- Otta – 4 goals
