CAF Confederation Cup top scorers of all time: When defenders turned into goal machines

The CAF Confederation Cup stands as a pillar of African football excellence. Established in 2004 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this annual competition was born from the strategic merger of 2 historical tournaments: the African Cup Winners' Cup and the CAF Cup. 

While it is technically the second-tier competition in African club football, ranking just below the prestigious CAF Champions League, its intensity and prestige are undeniable. Clubs qualify based on their performance in national leagues and cup competitions, ensuring that only the most consistent and battle-hardened teams earn a spot. 

Since its inception in 2004, the tournament has evolved into a theater of North African dominance. In the inaugural 2004 edition, the Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak etched their names into history by defeating fellow countrymen Asante Kotoko in a heart-stopping penalty shootout. Over the past 2 decades, Moroccan clubs have emerged as the undisputed masters of the competition, securing a record 8 titles. 

Morocco also holds the record for the highest variety of winning teams, with 5 different clubs reaching the pinnacle. Tunisia follows closely with 5 trophies. Currently, the most successful clubs in history are RS Berkane and CS Sfaxien, both holding 3 titles each. In the most recent 2024/25 season, RS Berkane reclaimed their throne, defeating Simba S.C. in a dramatic final to secure their third star. 

Like any top-tier competition, the "flavor" that makes this tournament truly addictive is the brilliance of its strikers. However, as Flashscoremobi highlights, the list of CAF Confederation Cup top scorers is not just for forwards. It is a rare land where even clinical defenders and midfield maestros display their predatory instincts.

CAF Confederation Cup top scorers of all time  

10. John Antwi

Representing 3 different clubs, most notably Pyramids FC and Misr Lel Makkasa. Antwi notched 12 goals in 38 appearances. His peak came during the 2019/20 season with Pyramids, where his clinical finishing helped the Egyptian side reach the final for the first time in their history. 

9. Kodjo Laba

Laba’s impact on the Confederation Cup was brief but explosive. In just 28 matches across 2 seasons, he fired home 12 goals. His legendary 2018/19 campaign with RS Berkane saw him finish as the tournament's top scorer, driving the Moroccan side to the final. Although they narrowly lost to Zamalek, Laba’s performances earned him a move to Al Ain in the UAE Pro League, where he continues to be a goal-scoring machine today. 

8. Alain Traoré

Playing for 2 clubs, most notably RS Berkane, Traoré used his thunderous left foot to score 12 goals in 31 games. He was instrumental in Berkane’s 2020 title win, providing the veteran leadership and long-range threats that dismantled opposition defenses. Traoré eventually retired in late 2024, leaving a legacy as one of the most technical players to grace the tournament.

7. Issoufou Dayo

As a center-back, Dayo’s inclusion among the CAF Confederation Cup top scorers is nothing short of miraculous. Representing RS Berkane, the Burkinabe defender has played a staggering 85 matches, netting 12 goals. Most of his strikes were crucial headers in the knockout stages, leading Berkane to titles in 2020, 2022, and 2025.

6. Jean-Marc Makusu

In 6th place, we find Makusu. The Congolese forward was a sensation for AS Vita Club, scoring 13 goals in only 20 matches. His 2018 season was particularly terrifying for defenders, as he nearly led his team to the title, falling just short in the final against Raja CA.

4-5. Firas Chaouat, Mohamed Aziz

Moving into the top 5, Firas Chaouat and Mohamed Aziz both share 13 goals. Chaouat, the Tunisian center-forward, was the spearhead for CS Sfaxien during their deep runs in the late 2010s. Meanwhile, Aziz, the legendary left-back of RS Berkane, further cements the "scoring defender" theme. 

Aziz captained Berkane to their first-ever Confederation Cup title in 2020 before retiring as a club icon in 2022 at the age of 37. His ability to convert penalties and arrive late in the box made him a tactical nightmare.

3. Mouhssine Iajour

The podium is shared by 3 men who have each reached the 15-goal milestone. Iajour, the Moroccan veteran, scored 15 goals in just 30 matches for Raja CA and RS Berkane. Iajour is a serial winner, having won the competition with Raja CA in 2018. He retired in 2023, celebrated as one of Africa's most decorated club players. 

2. Mahmoud Benhalib

Benhalib was the "Golden Boy" of Raja CA’s 2018 campaign. At just 22 years old then, he finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals in a single season, a record that helped Raja clinch the trophy.

1. Abdallah El Said

The Egyptian maestro has displayed incredible longevity, playing 64 matches over nine seasons for Al Ahly, Al Merreikh, and Pyramids FC. With 15 goals and countless assists, El Said is the only midfielder to dominate the charts for over a decade. 

He was a key part of Al Ahly’s 2014 winning squad and led Pyramids to the 2020 final. Currently, at 40 years old, he continues to pull the strings for Zamalek SC in the Egyptian Premier League, proving that class is permanent.

Top 10 all-time leading scorers in CAF Confederation Cup:

Abdallah El Said – 15 goals

Mahmoud Benhalib – 15 goals

Mouhssine Iajour – 15 goals

Mohamed Aziz – 13 goals

Firas Chaouat – 13 goals

Jean-Marc Makusu – 13 goals

Issoufou Dayo – 12 goals

Alain Traoré – 12 goals

Kodjo Laba – 12 goals

John Antwi – 12 goals

Flashscoremobi.com has just detailed the legendary marksmen who have shaped the history of the CAF Confederation Cup top scorers. As the current season reaches the intense quarter-final stage, the question remains: who will rise to the occasion and claim the 2026 crown? Will the Moroccan dominance continue, or will a new power emerge from the south?

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