Algeria’s Mohammed Almoura Tops Africa’s Goal Charts In 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
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By Sportsgister
The race for goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers has officially concluded, with Algeria’s Mohamed Almoura emerging as the continent’s top scorer after a thrilling campaign that saw several of Africa’s finest attacking talents light up the stage.
Almoura, the 24-year-old striker, finished with 10 goals, narrowly edging out Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, who ended the qualifiers with 9 goals. The Algerian’s clinical form proved crucial for the Desert Foxes throughout their qualifying run, cementing his status as one of Africa’s brightest forwards.
Salah, who once again led Egypt’s charge with leadership and consistency, fell just one goal short despite an impressive return that kept the Pharaohs in contention until the final rounds.
Gabon’s Denis Bouanga and Mali’s Kamory Doumbia both notched 8 goals apiece, showcasing their influence as attacking anchors for their nations. Bouanga’s dynamism was central to Gabon’s qualification for the CAF playoff tournament, while Doumbia’s sharpness in front of goal kept Mali competitive throughout the group stage.
Further down the list, Ghana’s Jordan Ayew and Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished with 7 goals each, combining experience and precision in crucial fixtures.
A trio of prolific strikers — Kenya’s Michael Olunga, Gambia’s Musa Barrow, and Nigeria’s talisman Victor Osimhen — all recorded 6 goals each, further underlining Africa’s depth in attacking quality heading into the next phase of international football.
The scoring charts reflect a diverse spread of talent across the continent, with nine different nations represented among the top scorers — from North Africa’s giants to West Africa’s emerging forces.
As the road to the 2026 World Cup now heads to the CAF playoff tournament in Morocco, these names will remain key talking points as their nations dream of securing one of Africa’s final tickets to North America.
