The conclusion of the first round of the 2023-2024 CAF Champions League has brought forth a standout performer, with Ivorian striker Karamoko Sankara claiming the coveted title of the tournament’s top scorer. Sankara’s impressive goal-scoring exploits with ASEC Mimosas propelled him to the forefront, fending off challenges from his peers.
Despite facing formidable contenders throughout the group stage, including a double score against Jwaneng Galaxy on foreign turf, Sankara remained unassailable.
The 20-year-old displayed his goal-scoring prowess, contributing significantly to ASEC Mimosas’ campaign in Group B.
Maintaining his commanding position in the scorers’ ranking since December 2023, Sankara’s consistency became a defining feature of the first round.
His remarkable feat persisted even after a transfer to Wolfsberger in Austria in December 2023.
Despite the change in scenery, Sankara’s goal tally in the CAF Champions League remained unrivaled.
As the first round concluded, Sankara’s four-goal haul stood unmatched, positioning him as the solitary leader in the scoring charts.
His challengers, Pacôme Zouzoua of Young Africans, Abdelraouf Benguit representing CR Belouizdad, and Hussein El Shahat from Al Ahly, concluded the initial stage with three goals each.
Notably, two of these contenders remain in contention, presenting an intriguing narrative for the upcoming stages as they endeavor to challenge Sankara’s prolific goal-scoring lead.
The Ivorian sensation’s exceptional performance has set the stage for a compelling race for the Golden Boot in the subsequent rounds of the CAF Champions League.
