Morocco’s Brahim Díaz emerged as the top scorer in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a hat-trick in his team’s 7-0 demolition of Lesotho on the final matchday.
The 25-year-old forward, who plays for Real Madrid, leapfrogged Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, who had led the charts with six goals after Matchday 5.
Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Stade d’Honneur d’Oujda, Díaz produced a sensational first-half performance, scoring three goals within 45 minutes.
His efforts propelled Morocco to a flawless qualifying campaign, winning all six Group B matches with a +24 goal difference.
Guirassy, who had scored his sixth goal to secure Guinea’s vital 1-0 win over DR Congo on Matchday 5, failed to find the net in the final round as Guinea faced Tanzania.
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This allowed Díaz to overtake him in dramatic fashion, finishing with seven goals.
The race for third place in the scoring charts saw multiple players, including Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, Zambia’s Kingsley Musonda, and Egypt’s Trezeguet, tied with four goals each.
As Morocco prepares to host the tournament, Díaz’s form underscores the Atlas Lions’ attacking prowess, marking them as one of the favourites for the AFCON 2025 title.
Top Scorers:
Brahim Díaz (Morocco) – 7 goals
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) – 6 goals
Amine Gouiri (Algeria), Kingsley Musonda (Zambia), Trezeguet (Egypt) – 4 goals
