Most Goals in the Africa Cup of Nations — All Time

About This Dataset

Players ranked by total goals scored across all editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) since the tournament began in 1957. Hossam Hassan of Egypt and Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon both hold the all-time record with 18 goals each — with Hassan's tally accumulated across an extraordinary 18-year international career spanning from 1985 to 2006 and seven AFCON tournaments.

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The competition for the title of all-time top scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations highlights the dominance of a few key players. Hossam Hassan and Samuel Eto'o, both with 18 goals, stand out significantly, with a four-goal gap to Laurent Pokou's 14. This gap emphasizes the exceptional consistency and longevity of Hassan's career, spanning 18 years, compared to Eto'o's more concentrated scoring periods. Notably, the presence of multiple players from Ivory Coast, such as Pokou and Drogba, suggests a strong footballing tradition in that nation. The trend indicates that while some players have reached remarkable heights, the average goal tally for top scorers has remained relatively stagnant, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of the tournament.

Source: Wikipedia

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Hossam Hassan (Egypt) leads with 18 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 13 · median: 11.

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Gap in All Time: Hossam Hassan (Egypt) is 2× larger than Ndaye Mulamba (Zaire).

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Hossam Hassan (Egypt)

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8 records · Goals in Africa Cup of Nations · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	Hossam Hassan (Egypt)	18
🥈	Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon)	18
🥉	Laurent Pokou (Ivory Coast)	14
4	Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)	12
5	Patrick Mboma (Cameroon)	10
6	Sadio Mane (Senegal)	10
7	Asamoah Gyan (Ghana)	10
8	Ndaye Mulamba (Zaire)	9