AFCON 2025 sets new goals record, with 120 goals scored ahead of final

The AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco has become the highest-scoring edition in history, with 120 goals already scored. This breaks the previous record of 119 goals set in the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast. The milestone was achieved before the third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt, and the final between Morocco and Senegal. The tournament's 24-team format, expanded in 2019, is contributing to the increased goal tally. Top scorers include Morocco's Brahim Diaz with five goals, and Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Egypt's Mohammed Salah with four goals each. For Nigerian fans, this record underscores the attacking quality on display in the tournament. While the Super Eagles fight for the 'Golden Bronze' medal against Egypt, will this record-setting offensive display translate into more exciting matches and a higher profile for African football on the global stage?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/17/afcon-2025-sets-new-highest-goals-scoring-record-ever/