Goitseone Phoko... 5 things to know about the highest-rated player of AFCON 2025

5 things to know about Goitseone Phoko

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Botswana national team goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko is currently the highest-rated player in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) according to the specialist site “sofascore”.

With a rating of 7.87/10, he tops the leaderboard, ahead of Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman (7.82/10) and Uganda’s Knowledge Musona (7.80/10).

Here are 5 things you need to know about Botswana’s last line of defense, Goitseone Phoko:

• He pulled off an incredible feat with 20 saves in just 3 matches for the Zebras at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).
• Trained at the local club Gaborone Utd, he moved in 2023 to fellow Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy FC.
• His market value, currently estimated at €75,000, is expected to skyrocket in the next transfermarkt update.
• He has made 16 appearances in the CAF Champions League, conceding 22 goals and keeping 6 clean sheets.
• In 25 matches for the Botswana national team, he has conceded 34 goals and recorded 8 clean sheets.