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2023 AFCONQ: Osimhen Emerges Top Scorer Ahead Salah, Mane

Victor Osimhen finished as top scorer in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Osimhen shone throughout the qualifiers, scoring more goals than the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

The Napoli hitman netted a hat-trick as the Super Eagles thrashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their final qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday night.

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The 24-year-old scored 10 goals in six appearances.

Zambia’s Patson Daka, Louis Mafouta of the Central African Republic, Mane, and Tunisia’s Yasine Mskani finished in second position with five goals.

The Super Eagles finished top of Group A with 15 points from six games.

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