The African football scene continues to produce stars who not only excel on the pitch but also command impressive salaries from Saudi Arabia to the English Premier League.Here’s a list of the top 20 highest-paid African footballers based on their weekly earnings:20. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – £112,769 The Cameroonian forward recently moved to Major League Soccer, playing for New York Red Bulls, after a solid career in Europe.Recommended For YouEntertainment2025-05-22T09:20:32+00:00Lil Win sparks debate with upcoming biopic on Burkina Faso’s military leaderGhanaian actor Lil Win divides opinion with upcoming film on Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Critics fear it may glorify military coups, while others praise it as a bold Pan-African tribute.Entertainment2025-05-21T16:54:49+00:00Romance scam convict Hajia 4Reall set to be freed from U.S. prison todayHajia 4Reall to touch down in Ghana after serving time in US prison for a romance scam—fans divided over her possible return to stardom.Lifestyle2025-05-21T12:34:41+00:008 key things to invest in before you quit your 9–5 job in Ghana19. Ismaël Bennacer – £113,446 Algerian midfielder Bennacer remains a key player for AC Milan, securing a significant wage for his contributions to the team.18. Brahim Diaz – £117,000 Moroccan-Spanish attacking midfielder Diaz rejoined Real Madrid, securing a substantial weekly salary.17. Amad Diallo – £120,000 The Ivorian winger, currently with Manchester United, earns a notable weekly wage reflecting his potential and performances.16. André Onana – £120,000 Manchester United’s Cameroonian goalkeeper is one of Africa’s highest-paid shot-stoppers in Europe.15. Idrissa Gueye – £120,000 Senegalese midfielder Gueye continues to be a key figure at Everton, earning a consistent wage for his work in the midfield.14. Abdoulaye Doucouré – £130,00000 The Malian midfielder is a crucial part of Everton’s Premier League squad, earning a significant weekly wage.13. Noussair Mazraoui – £135,000 The Moroccan right-back joined Manchester United in August 2024, reuniting with former manager Erik ten Hag and securing a notable salary.12. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £160,000 Gabonese forward Aubameyang remains among the highest-paid African players, playing for Olympique de Marseille.READ ALSO: Top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world 11. Victor Osimhen – £161,000 Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and continues to showcase his goal-scoring ability to justify his wages.10. Yassine Bounou – £161,000 Moroccan goalkeeper Bounou moved to Al Hilal after a successful stint at Sevilla, joining the ranks of the highest-paid African goalkeepers.9. Edouard Mendy – £177,000 Senegalese goalkeeper Mendy made a high-profile move from Chelsea to Al Ahli, significantly boosting his earnings in Saudi Arabia.8. Inaki Williams – £184,000 Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams remains a consistent performer at Athletic Bilbao, earning one of the highest salaries for African players in La Liga.7. Thomas Partey – £200,000 Ghana’s Thomas Partey continues to be one of Arsenal’s highest-paid players, despite facing injury challenges in recent seasons.6. Franck Kessié – £225,000 The Ivorian midfielder secured a high-paying move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia after leaving Barcelona, increasing his salary significantly.5. Achraf Hakimi – £234,000 The Moroccan full-back, a standout performer at Paris Saint-Germain, earns a handsome weekly salary in the French capital.4. Mohamed Salah – £350,000 Egyptian attacker Mohammed Salah is Liverpool’s highest-paid player, after signing a lucrative new deal to stay to stay at the club for two more years.3. Kalidou Koulibaly – £559,000 Senegalese defender Koulibaly made a lucrative move to Al Hilal after leaving Chelsea, joining the ranks of Africa’s top earners.2. Sadio Mané – £644,000 Mane signed a massive deal with Al Nassr after leaving Bayern Munich, making him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.MUST READ: Top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world (2025) – CR7 paid twice more than Messi1. Riyad Mahrez – £840,000 Algerian winger Mahrez tops the list after securing a hefty wage at Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League following his departure from Manchester City.