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CAN 2025: The Sky-High Kings of African Football
20 Jan
Summary
- Macauley Bonne led with 21 aerial wins in the tournament.
- Key players like Steve Mounié showcased significant aerial prowess.
- Aerial dominance was a decisive factor for several teams.

Senegal has been crowned champions of CAN 2025, concluding a tournament where aerial duels played a significant role.
Macauley Bonne from Zimbabwe emerged as the leader in aerial battles, securing an impressive 21 wins throughout the competition.
Close behind were Abdoulaye Diaby of Mali with 19 wins and Ibrahim Hamad of Tanzania with 16. Several other notable players, including Steve Mounié and Hossam Abdelmaguid, also demonstrated strong aerial capabilities.
Kalidou Koulibaly of the champion Senegalese team was among the top performers, with 14 aerial duels won. These statistics underscore how physical power and aerial dominance were key elements for teams competing in Morocco.




