AFCON 2025 sets new all-time goal-scoring record

The 2025 1XBET Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently taking place in Morocco, has entered the record books as the highest-scoring edition in the history of the tournament.

A total of 120 goals have already been scored in the competition, breaking the previous record of 119 goals set during the last AFCON held in the Ivory Coast.

This remarkable achievement was recorded before the third-place playoff match between Nigeria and Egypt, as well as the highly anticipated final clash between hosts Morocco and Senegal.

Before the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast, the highest number of goals scored in an AFCON tournament was 102, a record set during the 2019 competition in Egypt.

That edition was the first to feature 24 teams, an expansion that many believed would lead to more attacking football and AFCON 2025 has fully delivered on that expectation.

The record-breaking goal tally has been driven by outstanding performances from some of Africa’s biggest football stars.

Morocco’s Brahim Diaz has been one of the standout players of the tournament and currently tops the goal-scoring chart with five goals.

Close behind him are Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, who have each scored four goals, playing crucial roles for their national teams.

AFCON 2025 has been widely praised for its exciting matches, attacking style of play, and high-quality performances across the board.

Fans have enjoyed thrilling encounters, dramatic goals, and competitive fixtures that have kept stadiums full and viewers glued to their screens.

With the final matches still to be played, there is strong anticipation that the goal tally could increase even further, making AFCON 2025 not only the most entertaining but also the most memorable edition in the tournament’s long history.