Top 10 CAF Champions League all time top scorers: Who leads the historic race?

The CAF Champions League is the biggest club competition in Africa, featuring 68 teams from 56 regional federations, with only 16 teams qualifying for the group stage. The tournament has been held since 1964 and continues to this day. In this article, livescorecz.net listed CAF Champions League all time top scorers.

Top 10 CAF Champions League all time top scorers

Leading the list is Trésor Mputu, a former Congolese footballer who has now retired. During his career, he played mainly for TP Mazembe. Although he did not win the title, Mputu left a strong mark on the competition by scoring 31 goals in 69 matches. Level with him on 31 goals is Mohamed Aboutrika, the Egyptian midfielder. However, Aboutrika required 88 matches to reach that total, nearly 20 more than Mputu.

Third on the list is Fiston Mayele, also from DR Congo, with 25 goals in 45 matches. Nicknamed “The Predator,” he became a major star while playing for Young Africans in Tanzania. He was known for his pace, physical strength, and clinical finishing with both feet, making him a constant threat in the air and inside the box.

Completing the top five is Ally Samatta, who scored 20 goals in 40 matches in the CAF Champions League. Despite leaving African football more than a decade ago, Samatta remains in the top 10, underlining his quality as a striker. He also made history as the first and only Tanzanian player to score in the Premier League, during his time at Aston Villa in January 2020.

Another notable name is Peter Shalulile of Namibia, who has scored around 20 goals in the competition. In October 2025, he found the net in a dominant 7–1 aggregate win over Remo Stars, helping Mamelodi Sundowns reach the group stage. In early 2026, he continued to feature in key matches with Al-Hilal Omdurman. However, his CAF Champions League career remains unfinished, as he narrowly missed out on the title with Sundowns last season.

Top 10 CAF Champions League all time top scorers

1. Trésor Mputu (DR Congo) - 69 matches - 31 goals

2. Mohamed Aboutreika (Egypt) - 88 matches - 31 goals

3. Fiston Mayele (DR Congo) - 45 matches - 25 goals

4. Emad Meteb (Egypt) - 74 matches - 24 goals

5. Flávio (Angola) - 55 matches - 21 goals

6. Clatous Chama (Zambia) - 66 matches - 21 goals

7. Peter Shalulile (Namibia / South Africa) - 53 matches - 20 goals

8. Ally Samatta (Tanzania) - 40 matches - 20 goals

9. Hussein El Shahat (Egypt) - 71 matches - 20 goals

10. Dioko Kaluyituka (DR Congo) - 34 matches - 19 goals

Top 10 CAF Champions League top scorers (2025/26 season)

The 2025/26 CAF Champions League is entering a decisive stage of the group phase, with only two matches remaining. Several players are currently competing for the top scorer award. Leading the race is Mahmoud Hassan, known as Trezeguet due to his resemblance and playing style similar to the French legend. He has scored five goals and provided one assist in six matches, helping Al Ahly top Group B with eight points and an unbeaten record.

Level on goals with Trezeguet is Brazilian forward Tiago Reis, aged 26, who has also scored five goals but in two additional matches. Across all competitions, he has registered 11 goals in 20 games, contributing to his team’s strong position in Angola’s Girabola league. However, in the CAF Champions League, his side is currently third in their group with five points, one point behind the teams above them, with two matches still to play.

Another standout performer is Nuno Santos, a teammate of Peter Shalulile at Mamelodi Sundowns. This season, he has scored three goals and provided three assists, featuring almost every minute in the club’s six matches so far. Often deployed on the left wing or as an attacking midfielder, he plays a key creative role in coach Manqoba Mngqithi’s system. With Sundowns currently second in Group C, they remain strong contenders for qualification and the title.

In addition to the leading names, three other players have also scored five goals this season: Taddeus Nkeng, Lahlou Akhrib, and Otta. All three are young players, key figures for their teams, and have made a strong impact in the competition.

Top 10 CAF Champions League top scorers (2025/26 season)

1. Trezeguet (Egypt) - Al Ahly FC - 6 matches - 5 goals

2. Tiago Reis (Brazil) - CA Petróleos Luanda - 8 matches - 5 goals

3. Nuno Santos (Portugal) - Mamelodi Sundowns FC - 6 matches - 3 goals

4. Taddeus Nkeng (Cameroon) - Stade Malien - 7 matches - 5 goals

5. Lahlou Akhrib (Algeria) - JS Kabylie - 8 matches - 5 goals

6. Otta (Egypt) - Pyramids FC - 8 matches - 5 goals

7. Kalaba (Mali) - Stade Malien - 7 matches - 4 goals

8. Abdelrazig Omer (Sudan) - Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman) - 7 matches - 4 goals

9. Paul Bassène (Senegal) - Renaissance de Berkane - 7 matches - 3 goals

10. Arthur Sales (Brazil) - Mamelodi Sundowns FC - 6 matches - 3 goals

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