World Cup Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah Currently Best Goalscorer In Africa
Egyptian King Dominates with 6 Goals in 5 Games
Cairo, Egypt – Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has carried his blistering club form onto the international stage, emerging as the outright top scorer in Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with six crucial goals for Egypt.
The Pharaohs’ captain has been in scintillating form, accounting for nearly half of Egypt’s 13 goals in Group A, where they currently sit comfortably atop the standings with 13 points from five matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
Salah’s Qualification Campaign Breakdown
- 🔥 6 goals in 5 matches (top scorer in Africa)
- ⚽ 4-goal haul vs Djibouti (6-0 win)
- 🎯 Crucial equalizers against Guinea-Bissau
- 💥 Goal in 2-0 win over Ethiopia
African Scoring Charts: Who’s Chasing Salah?
- 5 Goals: Mahmoud Trézéguet (Egypt), Denis Bouanga (Gabon), Andre Ayew (Ghana), Kamory Doumbia (Mali)
- 4 Goals: Musa Barrow (Gambia), Rayan Raveloson (Madagascar)
- 3 Goals: Steve Mounie (Benin), Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso), Lassina Traore (Burkina Faso)
Nigeria’s Osimhen Joins the Party
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen announced himself in style with a brace against Rwanda, signaling his intent to climb the scoring charts as Nigeria push for qualification.
What’s at Stake?
With nine direct spots available for African teams at the 2026 World Cup (plus a potential tenth via intercontinental playoff), the race is heating up:
- Egypt (Group A leaders) look poised for qualification
- Salah’s goalscoring form could be decisive in their campaign
- Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal among contenders battling for spots
Salah’s Legacy Watch
The 31-year-old is now:
✅ Egypt’s all-time top scorer (53+ goals)
✅ Africa’s most prolific Premier League scorer ever
✅ On course to lead Egypt to third World Cup appearance
What’s Next?
All eyes will be on Salah when Egypt return to action in November’s qualifiers, where another strong performance could virtually seal their World Cup ticket.
Can anyone catch Salah in the scoring race? Will Egypt maintain their perfect form? Drop your predictions below!
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