AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Top goalscorers after Matchday 1

The opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign produced a number of standout attacking performances, with two players emerging as the early leaders in the race for the tournament’s qualifying scoring charts.

Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi and Mali forward Nene Dorgeles both scored twice during Matchday 1 to lead the standings.

Munetsi was instrumental in Zimbabwe’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Sierra Leone, scoring in the 72nd and 88th minutes after his side had fallen two goals behind.

Dorgeles also found the net twice as Mali defeated Cape Verde 3-1, scoring in the 39th and 51st minutes.

Several players, meanwhile, scored once,...