World Cup 2026 African qualifiers: The top assist leaders

Ranking of the best assist providers in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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South African international Oswin Appollis finished as the top assist provider in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

With 4 assists for Bafana Bafana, he outpaced Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, who racked up 3 decisive passes for the Atlas Lions.

It was a stellar campaign for the electrifying Orlando Pirates winger, who truly shone on the final matchday against Rwanda, netting a goal and delivering two assists.

Here’s the full ranking of the top assist makers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.

O. Appollis (South Africa): 4 assists

A. Hakimi (Morocco): 3 assists

S. Chukwueze (Nigeria): 2 assists

A. Ounahi (Morocco): 2 assists

Y. Sithole (South Africa): 2 assists

K. Kangwa (Zambia): 2 assists

Brahim Díaz (Morocco): 2 assists

J. Zemura (Zimbabwe): 2 assists

N. Aguerd (Morocco): 2 assists

L. Byiringiro (Rwanda): 1 assist

G. Makouta (Congo): 1 assist

M. Samatta (Tanzania): 1 assist

M. Yahya (Tanzania): 1 assist

E. Makgopa (South Africa): 1 assist

C. Atipo (Congo): 1 assist

I. Djibrilla (Niger): 1 assist

F. Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria): 1 assist

Y. Andzouana (Congo): 1 assist

F. Basadien (South Africa): 1 assist

H. Igamane (Morocco): 1 assist

E. Mokwana (South Africa): 1 assist

K. Iheanachọ (Nigeria): 1 assist

T. Maswanhise (Zimbabwe): 1 assist

L. Banda (Zambia): 1 assist

Y. Belammari (Morocco): 1 assist

N. Mazraoui (Morocco): 1 assist

B. Goumey (Niger): 1 assist

O. Aina (Nigeria): 1 assist

T. Bereng (Lesotho): 1 assist

E. Ben Seghir (Morocco): 1 assist