World Cup (Q): Amoura is closing in on Mohamed Salah's throne!

World Cup (Q): Amoura just 90 minutes away from dethroning Salah!

World Cup (Q): Amoura is closing in on Mohamed Salah's throne!

Mohamed Amine Amoura is gearing up for one of the most pivotal matches of his young international career. On Tuesday night at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, the Wolfsburg striker will have the chance to etch his name even deeper into Fennecs history by chasing the title of top scorer in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Already qualified for the World Cup, Algeria approaches this clash against Uganda with no particular pressure. It's the perfect scenario for Amoura, who can fully focus on the individual target within his grasp. After a dazzling brace against Somalia in the previous matchday in Oran, the 25-year-old forward now boasts 8 goals, just one behind Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, who leads with 9 strikes.

Best Performers in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

1. Jordan Ayew 🇬🇭 - 14 goal contributions (7 goals, 7 assists)

Erling Haaland 🇳🇴 - 14 goal contributions (12 goals, 2 assists)

3. Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬 -12 goal contributions (9 goals, 3 assists)

Mohamed Amoura 🇩🇿 - 12 goal… pic.twitter.com/skzOSIUmH7

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The stakes are crystal clear: a stellar performance against Uganda could see Amoura leapfrog the Liverpool superstar in the scorers' chart and catapult himself into a new stratosphere on the continental stage. In top form and backed by a passionate home crowd, he has everything he needs to finish these qualifiers on a historic high.