Riyad Mahrez has taken the top spot in the AFCON 2025 goalscorers chart with his third goal of the tournament, scoring against Burkina Faso.
The Algerian captain’s penalty has handed Algeria an early lead, showcasing his exceptional skill and composure from the spot.
Mahrez, who previously scored a brace in Algeria’s 3-0 win over Sudan, was joint-top scorer alongside Nicolas Jackson and Elias Achouri, who both have two goals each.
His impressive performance has made him Algeria’s highest scorer in AFCON history, surpassing Lakhdar Belloumi’s six goals.
Algeria’s opening victory marked a strong start to their campaign, and Mahrez’s goal-scoring prowess will be crucial in their quest for the title they won in 2019.
