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Nigeria · NPFL 2026/27
NPFL Top Scorers — Nigeria Premier League Golden Boot
Who is leading the Nigeria Premier Football League scoring charts this season, with goals, club and appearances for every name in the race.
NPFL scoring charts — 2026/27
| # | Player | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Lonergan |  Waterford | 27 | 14 |
| 2 | D. Horgan |  Dundalk | 28 | 10 |
| 3 | C. Whelan |  Bohemians | 29 | 10 |
| 4 | R. Tierney | Bohemians | 29 | 8 |
| 5 | R. Edmondson |  St Patrick's Athl. | 29 | 8 |
| 6 | P. Amond | Waterford | 29 | 8 |
| 7 | M. Doyle |  Drogheda United | 28 | 8 |
| 8 | M. Duffy |  Derry City | 22 | 8 |
| 9 | K. Twardek |  Galway United | 22 | 7 |
| 10 | G. Arubi | Dundalk | 23 | 7 |
| 11 | G. Burke |  Shamrock Rovers | 24 | 7 |
| 12 | H. Wood |  Shelbourne | 25 | 7 |
| 13 | K. Leavy | St Patrick's Athl. | 25 | 6 |
| 14 | J. Martin | Shelbourne | 17 | 6 |
| 15 | J. Clarke | Derry City | 24 | 6 |
The NPFL Golden Boot race
Nigerian league football is famously tight, and the top of the scoring chart usually reflects that: a striker in the low double figures is often enough to finish the season as the league's leading marksman. That makes every goal on this page worth watching, and it makes appearances an important second column — a forward scoring at a goal every two games from a mid-table side is doing something remarkable.
From the NPFL to the Super Eagles
Consistent domestic scorers still earn home-based call-ups, and several current internationals started here before moving abroad. Follow the national picture on the Super Eagles page and compare the export market on Nigerian players abroad.
Where the season stands
Scoring charts read better next to the standings: open the NPFL table for the title and relegation picture, check today's matches in Nigerian time, or widen out to the global top scorer charts.