Africa: Nigeria Set The Pace as Mahrez Leads the Way After Two AFCON 2025 Group Rounds

Cassablanca — Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the early scoring leader at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while Nigeria have underlined their title credentials by becoming the tournament’s most productive attacking side after two rounds of group-stage matches.

Mahrez, the Algerian captain, tops the scoring chart with three goals, continuing his reputation as a decisive figure on the continental stage. His clinical finishing has helped Algeria secure maximum points from…