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Here are the best African strikers in the world. Please note that this listing is based on the current model.
10. Kelechi Iheanacho
Despite the club's current crisis, Iheanacho has three goals and four assists in 20 Premier League appearances this season. However, he is still one of the best African players of the moment. 9. Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich)
The Cameroon striker was only a minor figure at Bayern Munich last season, but since Lewandowski's departure, the striker has performed better this season. He's been in high scoring form lately, scoring in his last four appearances for Bayern this season.
8. Wilfred Zaha (Crystal Palace)
The Ivory Coast forward remains one of the best dribblers in the Premier League. He has scored 6 goals and 2 assists in 23 appearances in the 2022/2023 Premier League so far.
7. Don Emmanuel Obran (Gentleman)
Since arriving in January, Emmanuel Obran has caused a stir in Ghent. Many people compare him to Osimhn because of his sense of purpose. This season, the striker has scored 12 goals in 10 games. 6. Terem Moffi (Beautiful)
This season, the 23-year-old striker is in extremely good form when scoring 17 goals in 27 appearances. He is currently one of the hottest African strikers in Europe this season. He is the sixth top scorer in the French Ligue 1.
5. Folarin Balogun (Reims)
This season, the Nigerian international has been outstanding in Ligue 1. Surprisingly, he is ranked 5th on the French Ligue 1 scoring charts. Folarin Balogun has 17 best career goals in 27 league appearances.
4. Riyard Mahrez (Manchester City)
This season, Algerian striker Riyad Mahrez is playing explosively. This season he has torn many defenders in the Premier League. Defenders struggled to keep up with him due to his speed and dribbling ability. This season, he has scored 10 goals and assisted another 7 in 31 games in all competitions.
3. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
Another Nigerian striker making waves in Europe is Atalanta's Ademola Lookman. Ademola has totaled 12 goals and 4 assists this season, making him 4th in Serie A's top scorer list and 1st in Atlanta's top scorer list.
2. Victor Osimhn (Napoli)
The Nigerian forward has been in superb form this season, topping the Serie A scoring charts with 21 goals in 23 appearances. He also maintains a solid record in the current UEFA Champions League, scoring four goals in five games. This scoring performance has elevated him to the ranks of the best strikers in the world.
1. Mohammad Salah (Liverpool)
Many will disagree with Salah's punch, but Egyptian striker Salah is currently the most complete African forward. His speed and dribbling skills are second to none, not to mention his scoring vision. This season, the Liverpool striker has scored 20 goals in 35 games in all competitions.
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