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·20 January 2026
CAN 2025: The kings of aerial duels with Steve Mounié
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CAN 2025: The kings of aerial duels with Steve Mounié
CAN 2025 has delivered its verdict with Senegal crowned champions, but some players truly made their mark in the air. Who reigned supreme in aerial duels during the tournament in Morocco?
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Leading the way is Macauley Bonne (Zimbabwe) with 21 aerial wins, followed by Abdoulaye Diaby (Mali) with 19, and Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania) with 16. Benin’s Steve Mounié, Egypt’s Hossam Abdelmaguid, and Cameroon’s Samuel Kotto each secured 15 duels, while Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly also stands out among the best with 14.
These Squawka statistics highlight how physical power and aerial dominance proved decisive for several teams. They also reveal players who can turn the tide of a match through their commanding presence in the air.
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