Top 10 Football Strikers in Africa 

African strikers, in particular, have captured the attention of fans worldwide with their remarkable agility and scoring abilities, shining from local fields to international stages.

Here are the top 10 football strikers in Africa:

10. Vincent Aboubakar

After a standout performance at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Aboubakar secured a move back to Europe, joining Besiktas from Al Nassr in January 2023. He has since proved his worth with six goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.

9. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Following a challenging period at Chelsea, Aubameyang rejuvenated his career at Marseille, returning to the French league where he first made his mark in European football. His early form has been promising, with two goals in three Europa League matches this season.

8. Gift Orban

Since joining Genk in January 2023, Orban has quickly become one of Africa’s most exciting talents in Europe, netting seven goals in 16 appearances. His performances have drawn attention from top clubs, including Barcelona and Tottenham.

7. Victor Boniface

Boniface has made a dream start in the Bundesliga with Leverkusen, scoring seven goals and adding three assists in nine league appearances. His impressive form has helped Leverkusen excel both domestically and in the Europa League.

6. Taiwo Awoniyi

A year after joining Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi has become the focal point of their attack, maintaining strong goal-scoring form despite the team’s struggles, with three goals and two assists in eight matches.

5. Sébastien Haller

After a tough 2022-23 season that saw Dortmund narrowly miss out on the Bundesliga title, Haller is back fighting for his spot against fierce competition from teammate Niclas Füllkrug as Dortmund aims for the top again.

4. Sadio Mane

Mane, now at Al Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, has left European football behind. In Saudi Arabia, he continues to play a crucial role in Al Nassr’s title aspirations against rivals Al Hilal.

3. Serhou Guirassy

Guirassy has been the breakout star in European football this season, making a significant impact at Stuttgart after his move from Rennes. His performance has sparked interest from major clubs, positioning him as a potential top transfer target.

2. Victor Osimhen

At Napoli, Osimhen remains a key player in their Serie A title defense. Despite tensions with Napoli’s management, his goal-scoring prowess remains undiminished, highlighting his importance to the team.

1. Mohamed Salah

Salah continues to be Africa’s premier striker as Liverpool recovers from a challenging previous season. Fully adapted to Jurgen Klopp’s tactics for the new campaign, Salah keeps impressing with his scoring abilities in the Premier League and Europa League.