Michael Olunga overshadowed as Serhou Guirassy & Sadio Mane dominate 2025 AFCON qualifiers scoring charts

Michael Olunga overshadowed as Serhou Guirassy & Sadio Mane dominate 2025 AFCON qualifiers scoring charts

Festus Chuma 12:00 - 18.11.2024

Al Duhail and Harambee Stars striker has struggled to find his scoring form in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, overshadowed by standout performances from the competition's top scorers.

Guinea’s forward Serhou Guirassy has taken the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by storm leading the scoring charts with an impressive six goals after matchday five concluded over the weekend.

The Germany-based striker's latest feat came in a dramatic stoppage-time winner against DR Congo securing a vital 1-0 victory for Guinea in Conakry.

This crucial goal not only strengthened Guinea’s pole position in their group but also highlighted Guirassy’s incredible form which has been pivotal to his nation’s qualification hopes.

With only one match remaining in the qualifiers, Guinea needs just a draw against Tanzania to confirm their spot in the tournament.

Guirassy’s consistent performances have made him the standout player of the campaign, his six goals underlining his lethal finishing and knack for rising to the occasion in crucial moments.

If Guinea qualifies, Guirassy is set to be one of the most exciting players to watch in Morocco next year.

Trailing Guirassy in the race for the Golden Boot is Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, who has netted four times.

The competition for the top scorer remains wide open with several players sitting on three goals.

Among them is Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, whose agility and clinical edge have been central to Algeria’s qualifying campaign.

Ivory Coast’s Jean-Philippe Krasso also joins the list, showcasing his attacking instincts as the Elephants eye a strong return to Africa’s elite stage.

Senegal’s Sadio Mane, already a household name in African football, continues to deliver, his three goals reinforcing Senegal’s status as one of the continent’s powerhouses.

Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes and Zambia’s Kingsley Musonda have also impressed with their scoring exploits, further enriching the narrative of emerging talents making their mark.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Trezeguet has added to the array of attacking stars, keeping Egypt in contention with his crucial strikes.

Kenya’s Michael Olunga, however, finds himself far from the top of the scoring charts.

Despite his reputation as one of Africa’s most prolific strikers, Olunga has managed just one goal in the four Kenya has scored during their campaign.

The Harambee Stars have struggled for consistency in the qualifiers and Olunga’s limited impact reflects the challenges they face in building a cohesive attacking unit.

The qualifiers’ final round, set to conclude on Tuesday, promises thrilling encounters as teams battle for the remaining five slots in the 24-team tournament.

Scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations promises to be a showcase of the continent’s best talent.

Top Scorers After Matchday 5:

Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) - 6 goals

Brahim Diaz (Morocco) - 4 goals

Amine Gouiri (Algeria) - 3 goals

Jean-Philippe Krasso (Ivory Coast) - 3 goals

Sadio Mane (Senegal) - 3 goals

Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde) - 3 goals

Kingsley Musonda (Zambia) - 3 goals

Trezeguet (Egypt) - 3 goals