Mohamed Salah Leads African Goal Scorers in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with African nations fiercely competing for the 9 guaranteed spots plus possible 10th through playoffs. After Matchday 5 several players've emerged as standout scorers with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah leading the charts.

Top Goal Scorers So Far:

1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) 6 Goals

   The Liverpool star's been in red hot form, scoring 6 of Egypt’s 13 goals in the qualifiers. His tally includes 4 goal haul against Djibouti, crucial equalizer against Guinea Bissau and strike in the 2 - 0 win over Ethiopia.

2. Mahmoud Trézéguet (Egypt) 5 Goals

   The Egyptian winger's also been prolific scoring braces against Sierra Leone & Burkina Faso, along with goal in the Djibouti rout.

3. Denis Bouanga (Gabon) 5 Goals

   The MLS-based forward's consistently delivered for Gabon, netting in wins over Kenya, Burundi, Gambia and brace against Seychelles.

4. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) – 5 Goals

   The Ghana captain led by example, scoring hat trick in 4 - 3 win over Central African Republic, last minute goal against Mali and penalty against Chad.

5. Kamory Doumbia (Mali) 5 Goals

   The Malian attacking midfielder has been vital in their qualification campaign, scoring in wins over Chad & Comoros and netting against Central African Republic & Ghana.

Other Notable Scorers:

1. Musa Barrow (Gambia) – 4 Goals
2. Rayan Raveloson (Madagascar) – 4 Goals
3. Steve Mounié (Benin) – 3 Goals
4. Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso) 3 Goals
5. Lassina Traoré (Burkina Faso) 3 Goals

Group Standings & Key Matches Ahead

Egypt currently tops Group A with 13 points while Ghana leads Group I with 12 point. South Africa, after crucial 2 - 0 win over Lesotho, sits atop Group C with 10 points.

Khaled Hegazy |

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