As anticipation builds for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, attention is turning to the iconic players who have shaped the tournament’s legacy through their goal-scoring brilliance. Across decades of fierce competition, these women have carved their names into African football history, combining clinical finishing with unmatched passion and consistency.
Below is a tribute to the top nine all-time leading scorers in WAFCON history—players who have left an enduring legacy and inspired generations.
9. Agueguemgne (Cameroon) – 10 Goals
A driving force behind Cameroon’s run to the 2004 WAFCON final, Agueguemgne’s scoring prowess laid the foundation for the nation’s growing dominance in African women’s football.
8. Noko Matlou (South Africa) – 11 Goals
Matlou brought strength, speed, and precision to South Africa’s front line. Her relentless drive and sharp instincts made her a standout attacker throughout her international career.
7. Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria) – 12 Goals
A two-time African Women's Footballer of the Year, Nkwocha defined Nigeria’s golden era with her vision, control, and leadership. Her record speaks to her elite quality on the pitch.
6. Anonman (Equatorial Guinea) – 13 Goals
Anonman lit up the 2008 and 2010 tournaments with her electrifying performances. Her ability to dismantle defenses with agility and poise made her a key figure in Equatorial Guinea’s back-to-back final appearances.
5. Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria) – 14 Goals
Oshoala, a global star and multiple-time African Women's Footballer of the Year, continues to dominate with explosive pace, strength, and clinical finishing. She remains a central figure in Nigeria’s WAFCON campaigns.
4. GaĂ«lle Enganamouit (Cameroon) – 15 Goals
Enganamouit led Cameroon to the finals in both 2014 and 2016 with commanding displays up front. Her balance of technical flair and physical presence made her a constant goal threat.
3. Genoveva Añonman (Equatorial Guinea) – 16 Goals
Añonman stands out as one of Africa’s most consistent scorers. Her influence helped propel Equatorial Guinea to the finals in 2008 and 2010, and her attacking intelligence remains a benchmark for aspiring strikers.
2. Nguerinda (Equatorial Guinea) – 17 Goals
A standout performer during the early years of WAFCON, Nguerinda led Equatorial Guinea to the 2002 final with a remarkable scoring run. Her speed and precision were unmatched during her prime.
1. Adrienne Iven (Equatorial Guinea) – 18 Goals
Holding the record as WAFCON’s all-time leading goal scorer, Iven’s achievements in 2002 and 2004 speak volumes. Her elite finishing ability and commanding presence made her a legend of the continental game.
As the 2024 WAFCON edges closer, the legacy of these historic figures casts a long shadow. Each player on this list helped elevate the status of African women’s football, and their records now serve as a challenge to the next generation aiming to etch their names into the record books.