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BRAHIM DIAZ has tightened his grip on the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, extending his lead after scoring again on Friday night as hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals.
Díaz found the net as Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in a high-stakes quarter-final in Rabat, a result that followed Senegal’s narrow 1-0 victory over Mali earlier in the evening.
The Real Madrid winger’s latest strike took him to five goals in five matches, a remarkable return that underlines his growing influence at the tournament.
The goal came in front of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Díaz got the decisive touch to Ayoub El Kaabi’s 26th-minute header.
Ismael Saibari later sealed the win, but once again it was Díaz who stole the spotlight, maintaining a perfect scoring run that no other player at the finals has matched so far, with Díaz emerging as the tournament’s most reliable attacking threat.
Behind him, the race remains tightly packed.
A group of seven players are tied on three goals, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, Côte d’Ivoire winger Amad Diallo, Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi and Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko.
With the two quarter-final matches yet to be played and still semi-finals still to come, the chasing pack will be hoping to close the gap.
Further down the list, a cluster of players sit on two goals each, representing a wide spread of nations still involved or recently eliminated.
In total, 61 players have scored exactly one goal at the tournament, highlighting both the competitive balance of AFCON 2025 and the variety of attacking threats on display.
AFCON 2025 Top Scorers (quarter-finals)
5 goals
- Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
3 goals
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
- Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
2 goals
- Bazoumana Touré (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Chérif Ndiaye (Senegal)
- Christian Kofane (Cameroon)
- Elias Achouri (Tunisia)
- Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- Geny Catamo (Mozambique)
- Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)
- Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)
- Oswin Appollis (South Africa)
- Pape Gueye (Senegal)
- Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
Plus 61 players with one goal each at AFCON 2025.
As the competition moves into its decisive phase, Díaz’s blend of composure and timing has set him apart. Fan Zones to deliver night of music and culture
Meanwhile, Fan Zones across Morocco will come alive with music and culture today with a full programme of live performances in host cities nationwide. As part of CAF’s wider Fan Experience programme, the Fan Zones have become vibrant gathering points during the tournament, offering entertainment that highlights the richness and diversity of African music alongside Morocco’s cultural heritage.
Today’s schedule brings together contemporary stars and legendary performers.
In Agadir, Place Agadir hosts Oudaden with the renowned Amazigh group set to deliver a performance deeply rooted in traditional rhythms that connected strongly with both local fans and visiting supporters.
Casablanca will stage two simultaneous shows. At Espace Météo, Manal performs, bringing her distinctive blend of pop and urban sounds to one of the busiest Fan Zones of the tournament.
At the same time, Espace Toro welcomes Hamid El Kasri, whose powerful Gnawa performances offer a captivating cultural experience.
In Fes, the Jardin Botanique provides the backdrop for a performance by Nass El Ghiwane. The iconic group delivers a set that reflects their lasting influence on Moroccan and African music, drawing a wide cross-section of football supporters.
Rabat also features two major Fan Zone events. At Olm Souissi, Nigerian star Odumodublvck joins Moroccan hitmaker Dystinct for a collaborative performance that embodies the pan-African spirit of the competition.
Meanwhile, Sale Bab El Mrissa hosts Rafie and Lartiste, whose energetic show adds to the festive atmosphere in the capital.
In Marrakech, fans can gather at Bab Jdid at 20h00 for a performance by Zeyn, while in Tangier, Villa Harris Park hosts a cross-cultural collaboration as Senegalese artist Wally Seck shares the stage with Moroccan rock band Hoba Hoba Spirit, entertaining supporters into the evening.
The Fan Zones continue to play a central role in enhancing the experience at the AFCON Morocco 2025, offering fans a unique opportunity to celebrate African music, culture and unity alongside elite continental football.
