Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has officially ascended to the summit of the goal contributions chart at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Atalanta winger currently dominates the tournament’s offensive rankings with a total of seven direct involvements, consisting of three goals and four assists across five matches. Lookman’s clinical presence has provided the technical edge for the Super Eagles, helping the team maintain its status as the most prolific attacking unit in the competition as it enters the decisive semi-final phase.
Close behind the tournament leader is fellow Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, who sits in second place with six direct goal involvements. The reigning African Player of the Year has contributed four goals and two assists, highlighting a potent partnership with Lookman that has accounted for the majority of Nigeria’s scoring output. The statistical dominance of the Nigerian duo places them ahead of other continental heavyweights, including Morocco’s Brahim Díaz and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, both of whom have registered five goal contributions for their respective nations.
The competition remains fierce at the secondary level of the rankings, where several high-profile stars currently share four goal contributions. This group includes Nigeria’s emerging striker Akor Adams, Senegal’s veteran captain Sadio Mané, Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo, and Moroccan frontman Ayoub El-Kaabi. These individual performances have shaped the path to the final four, setting the stage for a dramatic series of fixtures on Wednesday, January 14, where the continent’s most productive attackers will go head-to-head for a spot in the championship match.
The upcoming schedule features a high-stakes encounter in Rabat as host nation Morocco prepares to face Nigeria in a battle between the tournament’s best defense and its most dangerous offense. Simultaneously, the other semi-final fixture will see Senegal take on Egypt in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2021 final. These matches provide a critical opportunity for the leading scorers and playmakers to separate themselves in the race for the Golden Boot and the Player of the Tournament award.
As the Super Eagles relocate to the capital for their showdown with the Atlas Lions, head coach Éric Chelle intends to utilize the collective scoring power of Lookman, Osimhen, and Adams to overcome Morocco’s disciplined backline. With the tournament reaching its final days, the pursuit of individual accolades serves as a backdrop to the collective quest for continental glory. Fans across Africa expect these semi-final matchups to deliver some of the most intense and high-quality football seen in the competition so far.
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