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Check out winners of AFCON goal-king since 2004

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been a stage for remarkable talents and unforgettable matches.

Over the years, the tournament has produced some of the finest goal-scorers at the tournament.

The 2015 AFCON is the only tournament to have produced 3-joint top-scorers.

Following the end of the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, GhanaWeb looks at the top scorers at the tournament in the last 20 years.

AFCON Top Scorers in the last 20 years

2004 (Tunisia)

Francileudo Santos (Tunisia) – 4 goals.

2006 (Egypt)

Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 5 goals.

2008 (Ghana)

Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 5 goals.

2010 (Angola)

Mohamed Nagy “Gedo” (Egypt) – 5 goals.

2012 (Gabon and Equatorial Guinea)

Emmanuel Mayuka (Zambia) – 3 goals.

2013 (South Africa)

Mubarak Wakaso (Ghana) – 4 goals.

2015 (Equatorial Guinea)

André Ayew (Ghana), Javier Balboa (Equatorial Guinea), Dieumerci Mbokani (DR Congo), Thievy Bifouma (Congo), Ahmed Akaïchi (Tunisia) – 3 goals each.

2017 (Gabon)

Junior Kabananga (DR Congo) – 3 goals.

2019 (Egypt)

Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) – 5 goals.

2021 (Cameroon) – Played in 2022

Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) – 8 goals.

2023 (Ivory Coast) – Played in 2024

Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) – 5 goals.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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