By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi)
Bolaji Peters, SIWES STUDENT from The Polytechnic Iresi, unveils the full list of leading goal scorers at AFCON 2023, highlighting Equatorial Guinea’s Nsue and Nigeria’s Lookman.
Key Highlights:
- The AFCON tournament nears its conclusion with standout performances from goal-scoring talents.
- The final showdown features hosts Cote d’Ivoire against Nigeria.
- Cote d’Ivoire secured their spot in the final with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo, courtesy of Sabatien Haller’s 65th-minute overhead kick.
- Nigeria clinched their final berth by triumphing over South Africa in penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Notable Performances:
- Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue led the goal charts with five strikes during the group stage but saw his team exit in the Round of 16.
- Nsue’s memorable moments include a brace against host nation Cote d’Ivoire and a hat-trick against Guinea-Bissau, marking the first hat-trick in AFCON since 2008.
Distinguished Scorers:
A plethora of talents contributed to the excitement, including Wooh (CMR), Catamo, Clesio, Reinildo, Witi (MOZ), Elia, Masuaku, Mbemba, Silas (COD), Amar, Dellah Yaly, Koita (MTN), Makgopa, Maseko, Tau (RSA), Marmoush, Salah, Trezeguet (EGY), E. Colley, Jallow (GAM), Daka, Kangwa (ZAM), Dorgeles, H. Traore (MLI), Gilberto, Zini (ANG), A. Camara (GUI), Djiku (GHA), Hotto (NAM), M. Konate (BUR), Msuva (TAN), Osimhen (NGR), Rafia (TUN), Ze Turbo (GNB) – All with 1 goal each.
