The Real Madrid star, playing for hosts Morocco, scored yet again in their quarter-final victory over Cameroon, taking his tally to five in five matches. This puts him one clear of Nigeria's lethal finisher Victor Osimhen and Egypt's talisman Mohamed Salah, both on 4 goals and still very much in contention as their teams march toward the last four.
Here are the latest top scorers standings after the quarter-finals (updated as of January 10, 2026, with players still alive in the competition marked *):
- 1. Brahim Díaz (Morocco)* — 5 goals (including 1 penalty)
- 2. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)* — 4 goals (1 assist)
- 2. Mohamed Salah (Egypt)* — 4 goals (1 penalty, 1 assist)
- 4. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)* — 3 goals (4 assists)
- = Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) — 3 goals
- = Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)* — 3 goals
- = Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) — 3 goals
- = Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) — 3 goals (1 penalty)
A cluster of big names are tied on three goals, but with semi-finals looming on January 14, every strike could change the leaderboard overnight. Díaz's clinical form on home soil has been a massive boost for Morocco's title hopes, while Osimhen's brace in Nigeria's 2-0 demolition of Algeria showcased why he's one of the world's most feared strikers.
Salah, ever the clutch performer, has kept Egypt in the mix with consistent contributions, including penalties and key moments in their dramatic 3-2 win over holders Ivory Coast.
The race is far from over — history shows Golden Boot winners often come from teams that go deep, and with heavyweights like Nigeria facing Morocco in the semis, expect fireworks!
Who do you think will claim the Golden Boot? Díaz holding firm, or will Osimhen or Salah steal the show in the final stages? The continent is watching!
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 AFCON heads toward its climax on January 18.