With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Morocco, Transfermarkt has highlighted the legendary figures who dominate the tournament’s history. Samuel Eto’o remains the undisputed king of African goalscorers, while André Ayew and Rigobert Song share the record for the most appearances in the competition's history.

All-Time Top Scorers (Top 10)

1 Samuel Eto’o Cameroon 18 (29)

2 Laurent Pokou Ivory Coast 14 (13)

3 Rashidi Yekini Nigeria 13 (24)

4 Hassan El-Shazly Egypt 12 (10)

5 Patrick Mboma Cameroon 11 (17)

6 Hossam Hassan Egypt 11 (21)

7 Didier Drogba Ivory Coast 11 (24)

8 Ndaye Mulamba DR Congo 10 (9)

9 Francileudo Santos Tunisia 10 (12)

10 Joël Tiéhi Ivory Coast 10 (15)

Most Appearances (Top 10)

1 André Ayew Ghana 36

2 Rigobert Song Cameroon 36

3 Ahmed Hassan Egypt 32

4 Asamoah Gyan Ghana 31

5 Geremi Njitap Cameroon 31

6 Seydou Keita Mali 31

7 Yaya Touré Ivory Coast 29

8 Joseph Yobo Nigeria 29

9 Youssef Msakni Tunisia 29

10 Samuel Eto’o Cameroon 29