Samuel Eto'o, the Cameroonian football legend, tops the all-time goal scorers list of the Africa Cup of Nations, having scored 18 goals, ensuring his name remains etched in the memory of the continental tournament.

Eto'o's goals came across six different appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations, spanning from 2000 to 2010, highlighting his consistency and significant impact with the Cameroon national team.

The Cameroonian star succeeded in winning the top scorer title twice, during the 2006 and 2008 editions, after playing a decisive role in his national team's journey throughout both tournaments.

Ivorian player Laurent Pokou ranks second in the all-time top scorers list with 14 goals, making him one of the most prominent figures to have left a clear mark in the history of the competition.

Nigerian Rashidi Yekini comes in third with 13 goals, followed by Egyptian Hassan El-Shazly with 12 goals, and then the duo of Hossam Hassan and Didier Drogba, each with 11 goals.

These figures confirm the strong presence of various African schools, especially Egyptian, Cameroonian, and Ivorian, in the tournament's top scorers record throughout its long history.

Eto'o's goal-scoring achievement remains a difficult benchmark to surpass, amid the continuous development of the tournament and the intensifying competition among the stars of the African continent.