The Digest:
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been ranked as the standout performer of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations so far, heading a list of the tournament’s top five players following the Round of 16. The Atalanta winger leads the assists chart with four, ahead of Senegal’s Papa Gueye, Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo, Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim, and Morocco’s Brahim Díaz.
Key Points:
- Ademola Lookman ranked as AFCON 2025’s best player after the Round of 16
- The Nigerian winger has four assists and scored in the 4-0 win over Mozambique
- Senegal’s Papa Gueye placed second after a brace in the 3-1 victory over Sudan
- Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo is third with three goals, including one against Burkina Faso
- Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim is fourth after a decisive extra-time goal vs Benin
- Morocco’s Brahim Díaz is fifth, having scored in every match as the current top scorer
- The list highlights standout individual performances ahead of the quarter-finals
Sources: Sportskeeda, CAF
