Mahrez and Iwobi Most Prominent by Numbers in the First Round of AFCON
The first round of the Africa Cup of Nations witnessed a remarkable opening, with 12 matches held in the group stage during which the teams managed to score 29 goals, marking an exciting start to the continent's most important tournament.
The top scorer
Riyad Mahrez led the Algerian national team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Sudan in the opening round of Group E, scoring Algeria's first goals in the tournament.
The star player of Al-Ahli Saudi FC recorded the fastest goal so far, scoring after just 81 seconds.
Top goal scorer
Alex Iwobi held the record for the most assists in the first round, having contributed to Nigeria's goals in their match against Tanzania, which ended with a 2-1 victory for Nigeria in Group C.
The top scorer
Riyad Mahrez led the Algerian national team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Sudan in the opening round of Group E, scoring Algeria's first goals in the tournament.
The star player of Al-Ahli Saudi FC recorded the fastest goal so far, scoring after just 81 seconds.
Top goal scorer
Alex Iwobi held the record for the most assists in the first round, having contributed to Nigeria's goals in their match against Tanzania, which ended with a 2-1 victory for Nigeria in Group C.
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