Momoh Kamara has emerged as the leading goalscorer at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, producing standout performances for Sierra Leone during the group stage of the tournament.
The dynamic forward currently sits at the top of the scoring table with four goals, establishing a two-goal cushion over his nearest rivals.
Kamara’s decisive hat-trick against hosts Egypt on the second matchday was followed by a vital goal against South Africa on Tuesday, further underlining his importance to Sierra Leone’s campaign.
Kamara’s clinical form has not only elevated him individually but has also played a crucial role in his team’s journey through the group stage.
His instinctive finishing and intelligent positioning have drawn praise from both fans and analysts, as Sierra Leone continues to push for a place in the final stages of the competition.
While Kamara leads the way, a tightly packed group of contenders follows, each with two goals to their name.
The Democratic Republic of Congo boasts two players in that group — Samuel Ntanda and Noah Makanza — both of whom have contributed significantly to their team’s attacking output.
Also on two goals is Kenya’s Lawrence Ouma, who has shown composure and consistency in front of goal, helping keep his side competitive in a tough group.
Morocco’s Yassir Zabiri and South Africa’s Thabang Tumelo Mahlangu round out the list of joint second-top scorers, each making their mark at critical moments during their group matches.
Current U20 AFCON top scorers:
- Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone) – 4 goals
- Samuel Ntanda (DR Congo) – 2 goals
- Lawrence Ouma (Kenya) – 2 goals
- Noah Makanza (DR Congo) – 2 goals
- Yassir Zabiri (Morocco) – 2 goals
- Thabang Tumelo Mahlangu (South Africa) – 2 goals
With two matchdays remaining in the group stage, the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot is still open.
While Kamara has built a comfortable lead, the chasing pack could close the gap quickly with a strong performance in the final fixtures.
As the competition intensifies and teams battle for quarter-final qualification, all eyes will be on these emerging talents who continue to shape the narrative of this year’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
