DR Congo international Fiston Kalala Mayele has clinched the CAF Champions League Golden Boot after finishing the 2024/25 campaign as the top scorer with 9 goals, capping off a stellar season with a crucial strike in Pyramids FC's 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the final in Cairo.

Playing at the 30 June Stadium, Mayele opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with trademark composure and precision, setting Pyramids FC on course for their first-ever CAF Champions League title.

The Egyptian side won the final 3-2 on aggregate, with Ahmed Samy and Iqraam Rayners also on the scoresheet.

🔥 Mayele’s Golden Run:


  • 9 goals in the group and knockout stages

  • 3 more goals in the preliminary rounds

  • Finished ahead of Youcef BelaĂŻli (7) and teammate Ibrahim Adel (6)

  • Becomes only the second Congolese player in the last decade to top the scoring charts in Africa’s elite club competition

His performances, highlighted by pace, power, and ruthless finishing, were instrumental in guiding Pyramids FC to continental glory, cementing his status as one of Africa's premier strikers.

🏆 Top 5 Scorers – CAF Champions League 2024/25:


  1. Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC, DR Congo) – 9 goals

  2. Youcef Belaïli (MC Alger, Algeria) – 7 goals

  3. Ibrahim Adel (Pyramids FC, Egypt) – 6 goals

  4. Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates, South Africa) – 5 goals

  5. Imam Ashour (Al Ahly, Egypt) & Stephane Aziz Ki (Young Africans, Tanzania) – 5 goals each

Mayele’s dominance this season also boosts his profile ahead of potential transfer interest, as well as international duty with DR Congo in the lead-up to the 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup qualifiers.