The battle for top scorers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers is becoming even more exciting as the continent's best footballers showcase their goal-scoring prowess. In this competition, each player strives for their team's success while also aiming to enhance their individual achievements.
Redaksiya reports that Nigerian national team striker Victor Osimhen is increasing pressure on Algeria's Mohamed Amoura in the race to become the top African scorer in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. After scoring a brace in the African play-off semi-final against Gabon, the Galatasaray striker has increased his goal tally in the qualifiers to 8. This result has reduced the gap to just two goals behind Algeria's Mohamed Amoura, who leads the list with 10 goals.
A potential hat-trick against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the play-off final could allow Osimhen to claim the top scorer title in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. As of now, the list of top scorers in the African qualifiers is as follows: Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) – 10 goals, Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 9 goals, Denis Bouanga (Gabon) – 8 goals, Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – 8 goals, Kamory Doumbia (Mali) – 8 goals, Jordan Ayew (Ghana) – 7 goals, Musa Barrow (Gambia) – 7 goals, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) – 7 goals, Michael Olunga (Kenya) – 6 goals, Mahmoud Trezeguet (Egypt) – 5 goals, Yankuba Minteh (Gambia) – 5 goals, Sadio Mané (Senegal) – 5 goals, Steve Mounié (Benin) – 5 goals, Lassina Traoré (Burkina Faso) – 5 goals, Adama Sidibeh (Gambia) – 5 goals, Rayan Raveloson (Madagascar) – 5 goals, Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) – 4 goals, Cédric Bakambu (Democratic Republic of Congo) – 4 goals, Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) – 4 goals, Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) – 4 goals.