The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has produced some of the best goal scorers in African football. From Nigeria’s Super Falcons to Equatorial Guinea’s championship squads, these women AFCON top scorers have made the tournament great over the years.
Players like Perpetua Nkwocha, Asisat Oshoala, and Genoveva Añonma dominate the all-time charts, while rising stars such as Ghizlane Chebbak continue to make their mark.
Women AFCON Top Scorers of All Time (Top 10)
This list of all-time WAFCON goal scorers shows total goals, Golden Boot winners, and key performances from each edition.
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Ghizlane Chebbak — 5+ WAFCON Goals
Ghizlane Chebbak was born on 22 August 1990 in Casablanca, Morocco. She plays as an attacking midfielder and sometimes as a forward.
Chebbak won the Golden Boot in 2024 with five goals. She has played multiple WAFCON tournaments and captains Morocco.
She represented Morocco at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. At club level, she plays for ASFAR in the Moroccan league.
Chebbak is technical, creative and smart with her positioning. She often arrives late in the box to score. She is still active and leading Morocco’s modern rise.
Stella Mbachu — 8 WAFCON Goals
Stella Mbachu was born on 1 September 1991 in Nigeria. She played as a forward and sometimes from wide positions for the Super Falcons.
She scored eight WAFCON goals during Nigeria’s dominant run in the 2000s. Her contributions often came in group matches, supporting the main striker.
She represented Nigeria at World Cups and Olympic competitions. Her pace and versatility allowed her to stretch defences.
Gloria Chinasa Okoro — 9 WAFCON Goals
Gloria Okoro represented Equatorial Guinea during their golden era. She played as a forward and contributed nine WAFCON goals.
Her goals came during the 2008 and 2012 championship runs. She was not always the headline striker, but she scored important goals in group and knockout matches.
She also appeared at the 2011 Women’s World Cup.
Veronica Phewa — 10 WAFCON Goals
Veronica Phewa was one of the first big names for Banyana Banyana. Born in South Africa, she played as a forward during the early days of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scoring 10 goals across the 1995 and 2000 tournaments.
She wasn’t part of a title-winning squad like Nigeria, but she put South Africa on the map. Most of her strikes came in the group stages as the team found its footing.
As a natural central striker, she led the line with pace and sharp instincts. She never played in Europe, since pro pathways were scarce back then.
Cynthia Uwak — 10 WAFCON Goals
Cynthia Uwak was born on 15 July 1986 in Nigeria. She played mainly as a forward and was right-footed.
She scored 10 WAFCON goals across several editions in the 2000s. Uwak was consistent rather than explosive in a single tournament.
Uwak also built a strong club career in Finland, where she won domestic scoring titles. She represented Nigeria at major tournaments, including the Women’s World Cup.
Her game relied on technique and intelligent positioning. She could shoot from distance and finish calmly in tight situations.
Asisat Oshoala — 10+ WAFCON Goals
Asisat Oshoala was born on 9 October 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria. She stands around 1.73 metres tall and plays as a forward for the Super Falcons.
She has scored more than 10 WAFCON goals. Oshoala won the Golden Boot in 2016. She has played several editions since 2014.
Beyond WAFCON, she is a five-time African Women’s Player of the Year. She has appeared at three World Cups and the Olympic Games.
Her club career includes Liverpool, Arsenal, Dalian in China and Barcelona, where she won the UEFA Women’s Champions League. She now plays for Bay FC in the United States.
Oshoala relies on pace and aggressive pressing. She changed how African forwards are viewed globally.
Mercy Akide-Udoh — 11 WAFCON Goals
Mercy Akide was born on 26 August 1975 in Nigeria. She played as a forward and became one of the first African women to compete professionally in the United States with Carolina Courage in the WUSA.
She scored 11 WAFCON goals in total. Her standout tournament was 2000, when she scored seven goals and won the Golden Boot. She was clinical in the box and sharp with her movement.
Akide represented Nigeria at the 1999 and 2003 Women’s World Cups and the Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004. She was part of the generation that established Nigeria’s continental dominance.
Akide was not just a penalty-box poacher. She could create space and combine well in tight areas. After retirement, she moved into football development and ambassadorial roles.
Desire Oparanozie — 11 WAFCON Goals
Desire Oparanozie was born on 17 December 1993 in Owerri, Nigeria. She played as a striker and used her right foot.
She scored 11 WAFCON goals. Her peak came in 2014, when she won the Golden Boot with five goals.
She featured at three Women’s World Cups and later became captain of Nigeria. At club level, she played in France with Guingamp and Dijon.
She was strong in the air and confident from the penalty spot. After retiring from international football, she became vocal about equal pay and player welfare.
Genoveva Añonma — 14 WAFCON Goals
Genoveva Añonma was born on 24 December 1989 in Equatorial Guinea. She played as a forward and was known for her physical strength and direct running.
Añonma scored around 14 goals in WAFCON. She won the Golden Boot in 2008 and 2012. Those tournaments were crucial because Equatorial Guinea lifted the title both times.
Añonma also played at the 2011 Women’s World Cup. She was central to her nation’s rise and carried much of their attacking responsibility.
Her style was direct. She drove at defenders and finished decisively.
Perpetua Nkwocha — 34 WAFCON Goals
Perpetua Nkwocha was born on 3 January 1976 in Lagos State, Nigeria. She stood around 1.74 metres tall and played as a powerful centre-forward. Her preferred foot was right.
She is the all-time leading scorer in WAFCON history with 34 goals. She played seven editions between 1998 and 2010. Her most explosive tournament was 2010, when she scored 11 goals. She won the Golden Boot four times.
Nkwocha scored in group games, semi-finals and finals. She was dominant across multiple tournaments, not just one.
She played club football in Sweden for Sunnanå SK and won league scoring awards there as well. Internationally, she appeared at four Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games. She captained Nigeria and scored more than 80 international goals.
She was physically strong, excellent in the air and ruthless in the six-yard box. Today, she is retired and involved in coaching.
WAFCON Top Scorers List
| Player | Country | All-Time WAFCON Goals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noko Matlou | South Africa | 5 | Part of scoring leaders list. |
| Alberta Sackey | Ghana | 5 | Listed among scorers with multiple goals. |
| Adjoa Bayor | Ghana | 5 | Feature in historical scoring lists. |
| Ghizlane Chebbak | Morocco | 5+ | Top scorer at WAFCON 2024 with five goals. |
| Thembi Kgatlana | South Africa | 6 | Tournament top scorer in 2018. |
| Stella Mbachu | Nigeria | 8 | Key contributor for Nigeria in the 2000s. |
| Gloria Chinasa Okoro | Equatorial Guinea | 9 | Important scorer during 2008–2012 runs. |
| Veronica Phewa | South Africa | 10 | Veteran scorer from early editions. |
| Cynthia Uwak | Nigeria | 10 | Among all-time top scorers; consistent across editions. |
| Asisat Oshoala | Nigeria | 10+ | Scored at multiple tournaments; Golden Boot 2016. |
| Mercy Akide | Nigeria | 11 | Golden Boot winner at 2000 WAFCON. |
| Desire Oparanozie | Nigeria | 11 | Top scorer at 2014 edition. |
| Genoveva Añonma | Equatorial Guinea | 14 | Won Golden Boots in 2008 and 2012; key to two title wins. |
| Perpetua Nkwocha | Nigeria | 34 | All-time leading scorer; record 11 goals in single edition; multiple Golden Boots. |