WAFCON 2024 Golden Boot: Who Won the Top Scorer Award?

There was a handful of strikers in contention for the prestigious top scorer award, a title that celebrates the most lethal finisher in the competition. Several key names bowed out on the way, but some produced standout performances that saw them contest for the award.

Here’s a detailed look at the top scorers of the 2024 WAFCON

Morocco's experienced captain led the scoring chart with five goals, four of which came during the group stage. Though she failed to find the net in the quarterfinal win over Mali, Chebbak scored the first goal in the 3-2 final defeat against Nigeria.

The attacking midfielder has been a key figure in Morocco’s rise in African women’s football, and her vision, positioning, and ability to arrive late in the box have been vital. 

While she failed to win the competition, playing in front of a home crowd provided her the extra edge to hold off rivals and claim the Golden Boot.

Despite Senegal’s exit, Ndiaye finished her tournament campaign with an impressive tally of four goals.

The physical and fast striker caused plenty of problems for defences during the group stage but could not break through South Africa’s backline in the quarterfinals. 

The Moroccan striker was one of the tournament’s most in-form player, netting a decisive brace against Mali in the quarterfinals. 

That scored three goals as Morocco reached the final, finishing second despite holding a 2-0 first-half lead in the final defeat against Nigeria.

Her pace, sharp finishing, and strong link-up with Chebbak made her Morocco’s biggest goal threat.

Ihezuo has stepped up massively for the Super Falcons in the knockout stages, scoring in Nigeria’s dominant 5-0 quarterfinal victory over Zambia.

She finished with three goals, though she failed to score against South Africa and Morocco in the semifinal and final.

Her aerial strength and smart movement in the box give Nigeria a reliable attacking outlet.

Zambia’s captain and star striker finished the tournament with three goals, all scored during the group phase. Her side was ruthlessly dispatched by Nigeria in the quarters, leaving Banda no chance to add to her tally. 

Despite exiting early, she once again proved her status as one of Africa’s elite forwards.

Like Banda, Kundananji’s tournament ended after the quarterfinal defeat, though the Madrid CFF star also scored three goals and showed flashes of brilliance.

She will look back on the tournament as a positive personal outing, even though team success was limited.

Kusi was one of the few bright sparks in Ghana’s campaign, managing two goals before the Black Queens were knocked out.

While she did not win the Golden Boot, her performance will have put her on the radar for clubs watching from afar.

The experienced striker formed a strong duo with Ndiaye for Senegal, scoring two goals before their exit. She gave opposing defenders plenty to worry about with her hold-up play and off-the-ball runs.

Traoré was one of Mali’s best players during their short run in the competition. She scored twice in the group stages and was a handful for Morocco’s defence in the quarterfinals. Despite the elimination, she showed enough to suggest she will be a force in future tournaments.

The defensive midfielder was not among the top favourites for the award but contributed two goals for hosts Morocco. In a tournament that ended in relative disappointment for Morocco, she was one of those who sold herself.

Morocco Chebbak was the top scorer of the 2024 WAFCON with five goals, scoring four during the group stage and one in the final.