Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz continues to dominate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) top scorers chart as the tournament reaches its climax, with Morocco and Senegal securing spots in the final on Sunday, January 18.

In Wednesday’s semifinals, Senegal edged Egypt 1–0 in Tangier thanks to a late strike from Sadio Mané in the 78th minute.

Mané’s effort from the edge of the area, slightly deflected, left Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy with no chance, ultimately deciding the tightly contested match. Senegal controlled possession for long stretches, creating the clearer chances, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, struggled to convert opportunities into goals.

Later that evening in Rabat, Morocco and Nigeria played out a tense 0–0 draw after 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The match went to penalties, where Morocco triumphed 4–2.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou became the hero, saving two Nigerian spot-kicks, while Youssef En-Nesyri converted the decisive penalty. Nigeria’s attempts from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi were denied, sending the Super Eagles to contest third place against Egypt.

As a result, the AFCON 2025 final promises to be a high-stakes showdown between hosts Morocco and Senegal, while Egypt and Nigeria will face off for the bronze medal.

Top Scorers (as of January 15, 2026, across

49 matches and 120 goals):

4 goals:

Mohamed Salah (Egypt),

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

3 goals: Riyad Mahrez (Algeria),

Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast),

Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco),

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali),

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

2 goals:

Sadio Mané (Senegal),

Ibrahim Maza (Algeria),

Christian Kofane (Cameroon),

Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo),

Omar Marmoush (Egypt),

Bazoumana Touré (Ivory Coast),

Geny Catamo (Mozambique),

Akor Adams (Nigeria),

Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria),

Pape Gueye (Senegal),

Nicolas Jackson (Senegal),

Cherif Ndiaye (Senegal),

Oswin Appollis (South Africa),

Lyle Foster (South Africa),

Elias Achouri (Tunisia)

According to Opta’s supercomputer projections, Morocco remains the tournament favorite with a 22.52% chance of lifting the trophy, though Senegal’s consistent form signals a fiercely competitive final.