The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has made history after becoming the highest-scoring edition of the tournament, with a record 120 goals scored ahead of Sunday’s final.
The landmark tally surpasses the previous record of 119 goals set at the 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire and highlights the attacking quality, tactical evolution and growing confidence of teams across African football.
Before the competition expanded to 24 teams, AFCON Egypt 2019 produced 102 goals.
Several of the continent’s heavyweights have driven the scoring surge, with Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire all showcasing impressive attacking depth.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been particularly influential, with Victor Osimhen leading the line and contributing significantly to the team’s goal output.
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently tops the scoring chart with five goals, while Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s Osimhen follow closely with four goals each.
With the third-place playoff and the final still to be played, the race for the Golden Boot remains open and the record goal tally could yet be extended.
From the opening round, AFCON 2025 signalled a shift towards more adventurous football. Coaches adopted bolder tactical approaches, forwards flourished in expansive systems and matches were often decided by moments of individual brilliance or collective attacking flair.
The much-debated expansion to 24 teams has proven fruitful, as Morocco 2025 delivered competitive, entertaining and goal-filled encounters rather than cautious stalemates.
Thrilling comebacks, late winners and end-to-end contests became a defining feature of both the group and knockout stages.
Notably, the previous scoring record from Egypt 2019 was broken even before the tournament reached its decisive phase, with the knockout rounds maintaining — and even accelerating — the attacking tempo.
Traditional pressure moments failed to stifle creativity or ambition.
Morocco’s vibrant stadiums, packed with colour, noise and passion from Tangier to Rabat, provided a fitting backdrop to a tournament defined by goals and excitement.
While the hosts enjoyed strong home support, the scoring story reflected a broader continental progress rather than one nation’s dominance.
Beyond the numbers, the 120-goal milestone signals a wider shift in African football. Players are more tactically versatile, physically prepared and technically assured, while teams are increasingly willing to play on the front foot.
As AFCON 2025 approaches its conclusion, this record-breaking edition has already secured its place in history — not just for the goals scored, but for the statement it has made about the present strength and future promise of African football.
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