The AFCON 2023 qualifiers have concluded, and several players stood out as top scorers during the qualification process. Here are the leading goal scorers from the AFCON 2023 qualifiers:
**1. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – 10 Goals:**
– Victor Osimhen, who plays for Napoli and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, emerged as the top scorer in the AFCON qualifiers for 2023. He netted an impressive ten goals during the qualification campaign. Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess was crucial in Nigeria’s journey to the tournament.
– Osimhen’s standout performance came in the 10-0 victory against São Tomé and Príncipe, where he scored four goals. His contributions played a significant role in Nigeria’s qualification for AFCON 2023.
**2. Sadio Mané (Senegal) – 5 Goals:**
– Sadio Mané, the Senegalese forward who plays for Al Nasr in Saudi Arabia, secured the second spot among top scorers in the AFCON qualifiers. Mané scored five goals during the qualification process.
– Mané’s standout performance included a hat-trick in Senegal’s opening group game against Benin Republic, where he scored all three goals.
**3. Youssef Msakni (Tunisia) – 5 Goals:**
– Youssef Msakni, a striker for Al Arabi in Qatar, contributed five goals to Tunisia’s AFCON 2023 qualification. Tunisia finished as the group leaders with Msakni playing a crucial role.
– Msakni recorded a brace in Tunisia’s final group game against Botswana, helping secure a 3-0 victory.
**4. Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic) – 5 Goals:**
– Louis Mafouta, who plays for Amiens SC, was the top scorer for Central African Republic during the AFCON qualifiers, scoring five goals.
– Despite Mafouta’s impressive performance, Central African Republic missed out on qualification to the tournament after a loss to Ghana in the final group game.
**5. Patson Daka (Zambia) – 4 Goals:**
– Patson Daka, a forward for Leicester City, stood out as Zambia’s leading goal scorer in the AFCON qualifiers, with four goals.
– Daka’s contributions helped Zambia secure qualification for AFCON 2023, finishing at the top of Group H.
**6. Peter Shalulile (South Africa) – 4 Goals:**
– Peter Shalulile, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns, impressed with his goal-scoring prowess during the qualifiers. He scored four goals for South Africa.
These top goal scorers showcased their talent and played crucial roles in helping their respective teams secure qualification for AFCON 2023, which promises to be an exciting tournament in January 2024.
