As of June 22 (CEST), Opta has updated the rankings of top African players in FIFA World Cup history by combined goals and assists. Egypt's Salah, who contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the match against New Zealand, has risen to a tie for third place with 3 goals and 2 assists in total.

According to Opta, the African player with the most combined goals and assists in FIFA World Cup history is retired Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan, who ranks first with 6 goals and 3 assists. In second place is retired Cameroonian legend Roger Milla, with 5 goals and 1 assist. Egyptian star Salah and retired Tunisian player Wahbi Khazri are tied for third place with 3 goals and 2 assists each.

Top African Players in FIFA World Cup History by Combined Goals + Assists

1. Gyan (retired) – 6 goals, 3 assists: 9 total

2. Milla (retired) – 5 goals, 1 assist: 6 total

3. Khazri (retired) – 3 goals, 2 assists: 5 total

3. Salah (active) – 3 goals, 2 assists: 5 total

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