By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Algeria’s Mohamed Amoura currently leads the scoring charts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The striker has netted ten goals, including a decisive contribution in Algeria’s 2-1 win against Uganda on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old is one goal ahead of Egyptian international and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah, who sits in second place on the list of top scorers.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers – African Top Scorers:
- 10 goals – Mohamed Amoura
- 9 goals – Mohamed Salah
- 8 goals – Dénis Bouanga and K. Doumbia
- 7 goals – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jordan Ayew
- 6 goals – Musa Barrow, Michael Olunga, and Victor Osimhen
- 5 goals – Trézéguet, Sadio Mané, Y. Minteh, Steve Mounié, and Rayan Raveloson