AFCON 2025: Lookman Tops Goal Contribution Chart as Nigeria Face Morocco in Semis

AFCON 2025: Lookman Tops Goal Contribution Chart as Nigeria Face Morocco in Semis

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has emerged as the leading player on the AFCON 2025 goal contribution table as the tournament heads into the semi-final stage in Morocco.

The Atalanta forward has recorded a tournament-high seven goal contributions, comprising three goals and four assists, underlining his importance to Nigeria’s impressive run in the competition.

Close behind Lookman is his Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen, who has registered six goal contributions with four goals and two assists, making Nigeria the most represented nation at the top of the chart.

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Morocco’s Brahim Díaz and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah follow with five goal contributions each, keeping them firmly in contention for individual honours as their teams prepare for the last four.

Players with four goal contributions include Nigeria’s Akor Adams, Senegal star Sadio Mané, Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, and Morocco’s prolific striker Ayoub El-Kaabi.

The individual brilliance comes ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 semi-final clashes scheduled for Wednesday. Hosts Morocco will take on Nigeria, while Senegal face Egypt in a repeat of recent continental showdowns.

With Nigeria boasting the most potent attacking duo in the tournament, attention will be on Lookman and Osimhen to deliver again as the Super Eagles chase a place in the AFCON final and a potential fourth continental title.

AFCON 2025: Lookman Tops Goal Contribution Chart as Nigeria Face Morocco in Semis