Battle for the title of Africa's top scorer in Europe
Victor Osimhen, Serhou Guirassy and Mohamed Salah are in the running for the honorary title of Africa's leading scorer of the season.
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Victor Osimhen (38 goals in all competitions)
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In Turkey, there is only one master this season, and that is Victor Osimhen. Arriving on loan at Galatasaray against all expectations last summer, the Nigeria international is carrying the Istanbul club. He has become the idol of every supporter, piling up goals week after week. For his club this season, the Super Eagle has scored 33 goals in 37 games in all competitions.
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That is not all. Since the start of the season, Osimhen has played 6 games for the Nigeria national team, scoring 5 goals. In total, the 26-year-old striker has scored 38 goals in 43 appearances for club and country.
Between now and the end of the season, Victor Osimhen has 5 games left to play, including the Turkish Cup final against Trabzonspor on 14 May. That is 5 chances for the Lagos-born player to add even further to his numbers.
Serhou Guirassy (38 goals in all competitions)
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It has been a more than successful first season for Serhou Guirassy at Borussia Dortmund. Joint top scorer in the Champions League with 13 goals and second-highest scorer in the Bundesliga with 19, the Guinea international is the spearhead of the attack at the Marsupials. For his club, he has scored 32 goals in 43 games in all competitions.
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With the Guinea national team, since the start of the season, the Arles-born player has played 6 games, scoring the same number of goals. In total, the former Stuttgart striker has banged in 38 goals in 49 appearances for club and country.
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Borussia Dortmund have two games left before the end of the Bundesliga season. Those two outings give Guirassy the chance to make another statement and tip the balance so that his side can secure a Champions League qualifying place next season. From June, the Ruhr club will move straight on to the Club World Cup in the United States.
Mohamed Salah (36 goals in all competitions)
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Once again this season, Mohamed Salah has delivered. His fine performances have earned him a new contract extension until 30 June 2027. Although he had a very modest start to 2025, the Egypt international has bounced back. He played a major role in Liverpool's Premier League title win and is the league's top scorer with 28 goals. In all competitions, the star has netted 33 goals in 49 games for the Reds.
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With the Pharaohs of Egypt, Salah has scored 3 goals in 5 games since the start of the season. In total, the Nagrig-born player has found the net 36 times in 54 games. Those numbers could still improve in the coming days, as the Reds have 3 league games to play before the end of the 2024-2025 campaign.