Africa’s Young Football Stars Shine: Top Scorers Emerge in 2025 U-20 AFCON
As the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) heats up in Egypt, the continent’s young football talents are making their mark on the tournament. With the quarter-final stage now complete, the top scorers have been identified, and Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara is leading the pack with an impressive four goals to his name. The 2025 U-20 AFCON, which features the best young footballers from Africa, has reached its semi-final stage, with the top teams competing for a spot in the final.
The tournament has been thrilling so far, with Nigeria’s Flying Eagles securing a spot in the semi-finals after a nail-biting penalty shoot-out win against Senegal. Egypt also edged out Ghana via a penalty shoot-out, while Morocco defeated Sierra Leone 1-0, and South Africa triumphed over DR Congo with a 1-0 win. These victories have set the stage for the semi-final matches, where Nigeria will face South Africa and Egypt will take on Morocco on Thursday.
As the competition intensifies, fans are eager to see which teams will emerge victorious. The top scorers in the tournament so far are a talented group of young players who have caught the attention of football enthusiasts across the continent. In addition to Kamara’s four goals, Thabang Mahlangu of South Africa has scored three goals, while several players, including Samuel Ntanda and Noah Makanza of DR Congo, Cheikh Tidiane Thiam of Senegal, Lawrence Ouma of Kenya, and Yassir Zabiri of Morocco, have each netted two goals.
The 2025 U-20 AFCON has been a showcase for Africa’s rich football talent, and the semi-final matches promise to be exciting encounters. As the young players take to the field, they will be looking to make a lasting impression on the tournament and secure a spot in the final. With the competition reaching its climax, football fans from around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the semi-final matches and the eventual winner of the 2025 U-20 AFCON. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, and one thing is certain – the future of African football is bright.
