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.19. 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.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, despite heavy interest from Saudi clubs.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.1. 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.