CAN U-20: Kamara and Mahlangi, the long-distance duel of the serial scorers

Sierra Leone's Momoh Kamara and South Africa's Thabang Tumelo Mahlangu are locked in a remote showdown for the top scorer title at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The Sierra Leonean winger currently leads the scoring charts, having netted 4 goals—including a stunning hat-trick against Egypt—in just 5 matches played.

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On the other hand, the South African striker has pulled off an impressive feat by scoring 3 goals in less than 97 minutes of play.

With Sierra Leone knocked out in the quarterfinals by Morocco, Momoh Kamara's tournament is over. However, Thabang Tumelo Mahlangu still has the chance to play in two more matches as the competition continues.

Top 10 scorers of the CAN U-20

1/ Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone): 4 goals

2/ Thabang Mahlangu (South Africa): 3 goals

3/ Samuel Ntanda (DR Congo): 2 goals

4/ Yassir Zabiri (Morocco): 2 goals

5/ Moamen Sherif (Egypt): 2 goals

6/ Noah Makanza (DR Congo): 2 goals

7/ Lawrence Ouma (Kenya): 2 goals

8/ Cheikh Tidiane (Senegal): 2 goals

9/ Shakeel April (South Africa): 1 goal

10/ Hassan Beja (Kenya): 1 goal

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.