The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has officially made history as the highest-scoring edition of the tournament, with 120 goals recorded ahead of the final weekend. This milestone surpasses the 119-goal tally from the 2023 competition in Ivory Coast and dwarfs the 102 goals scored during the 2019 expansion in Egypt.
As fans prepare for the third-place play-off between Nigeria and Egypt and the grand finale featuring Morocco and Senegal, the tournament continues to showcase an unprecedented level of attacking football.
Several of the continent’s premier talents have driven this offensive surge. Moroccan sensation Brahim Diaz currently leads the Golden Boot race with five goals, cementing his role as a key figure for the host nation. Close behind him, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah have each netted four goals, demonstrating the clinical finishing that has defined this record-breaking campaign.
The increase in goal production reflects a broader tactical shift toward expansive and proactive play across African national teams. With two high-profile matches remaining, players have the opportunity to extend this historic figure even further. Analysts attribute the record to the technical growth of the 24 participating teams, ensuring that the 2025 edition in Morocco remains etched in the annals of football history for its entertainment and offensive brilliance.
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