The 5 top African goal scorers in World Cup history

World Cup: Who is the highest-scoring African player in history?

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Since Africa's first steps in the World Cup, several strikers have made their mark on the continent's football history. Here are the top African goal scorers at the World Cup, a list led by the unstoppable Asamoah Gyan.

Africa has produced a host of forwards who have etched their names into World Cup folklore. Indeed, some names have become synonymous with the continent's greatest achievements on the global stage. From Roger Milla to Asamoah Gyan, these goal scorers have left an indelible legacy in the tournament.

At the top of this illustrious ranking is Asamoah Gyan with six goals. Behind him, Roger Milla has five to his name, while Ahmed Musa completes the podium with four strikes. Further down the list, several legends also share places of honor.

Ranking of the top African goal scorers in World Cup history:

Asamoah Gyan (Ghana): 6 goals
Roger Milla (Cameroon): 5 goals
Ahmed Musa (Nigeria): 4 goals
Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Papa Bouba Diop (Senegal), Wahbi Khazri (Tunisia), Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco) and André Ayew (Ghana): 3 goals
Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Aruna Dindane (Ivory Coast), Henri Camara (Senegal), Patrick M'Boma (Cameroon), Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria), Shaun Bartlett (South Africa): 2 goals