Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has officially written his name into the record books, becoming Africa’s all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers.
With his latest goal, the Liverpool forward has now scored 20 goals in World Cup qualifying matches — surpassing African legends Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and Islam Slimani, who each sit on 18.
This incredible milestone further cements Salah’s legacy as one of Africa’s greatest ever footballers, combining consistency, longevity, and world-class performances on both the club and international stage.
Here’s how the Top 5 African scorers in World Cup qualifiers now stand:
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 20 goals
- Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 18 goals
- Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) – 18 goals
- Islam Slimani (Algeria) – 18 goals
- Moumouni Dagano (Burkina Faso) – 18 goals
A true milestone moment for African football — and yet another chapter in Salah’s legendary career.
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