Last update 4 November, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Who are the top African scorers in the World Cups?? African football has given great figures that have left a brand on the world stage, And the World Cup is where these talents have shone with their own light. Today we review the achievements of the four top African scorers in the history of the tournament, figures whose contribution has made history.
Maximum African scorers in World Cup history
1. Gyan Asamoah Gyan
Gyan Asamoah Gyan, Ghana striker, keep the title of Maximum African scorer in the World Cups, with a total of 6 Goals in three world glasses. His feat was consolidated in the World Cup in Brazil 2014, where he scored against Germany and Portugal, overcoming the previous record of Cameroonés Roger Milla. With two goals in Germany 2006, two in South Africa 2010 And two more in Brazil 2014, Gyan is not only the African with more goals in the history of the World Cups, but it also became one of the few players to score in three consecutive world glasses.
2. Roger Milla
Roger Milla, The legend of Cameroon, accumulated a total of 5 goals In three tournaments. Its history is unique: to the 38 years, Milla scored four goals in the World Cup in Italy 1990, carrying Cameroon to the quarterfinals, which was a historical achievement. In USA 1994, con 42 years, marked again, establishing the record as The oldest scorer in the history of the World Cups, Brand that is still in force. Milla became an icon of African and global football, leaving a legacy of resistance and talent.
3. Ahmed Musa
Nigeriano Ahmed Musa has left his mark with 4 goals In two world glasses ( Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018). Musa stood out especially in the matches against Argentina, Who did he take as his favorite victim and where he scored two goals in each tournament. Which allowed him to place in the list of top African scorers. With their speed and ability to define at decisive moments, Muse has been in recent years a modern reference of Nigerian football.
4. Samuel Eto'o
Considered one of the best strikers of his generation, Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o marked 3 goals In three cups of the world. Eto’o scored his first goal in Korea and Japan 2002 and added two in South Africa 2010. Although he failed to become Brazil 2014, Eto’o is still one of the most prominent African players worldwide. His prolific career in clubs in Europe contrasts with the limited success in the World Cup, But its legacy is still important in African football. So much, that for obvious reasons is one of the best African players in history.
Honorary mention: Papa Bouba - The Best Of Bouba Diop
Papa Bouba - The Best Of Bouba Diop, is remembered for his 3 Goals in Korea and Japan 2002, which include the historic goal with which Senegal beat the champion in force at that time, France, in the opening match. Bouba Diop became a national hero and his work in that tournament remains one of Senegal's greatest deeds in a World Cup. Bouba Diop died a 29 November 2020 as a result of the terrible ELA disease.