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Who are the Standouts in Scoring – The Champions League 2017

Each season, the Champions League sees a new list of star players, especially in terms of goals. So, who are managing to stand out in the 2017 season and are poised to finish at the top of the list? We’ll take a look at a few of the top scorers in the league so you know who to watch out for, and who is worth finding a bookie and placing bets on.
The Latest Round-of-16 Results
It’s official, the latest round-of-16 results are in and we’ve got the list of the top goal scorers. Many of the names will come as no surprise, while others may manage to be a bit unexpected. What might really interest you is how many players are tied for fourth place.
Lionel Messi – Continues to Deliver
Sitting comfortably in first place with 10 goals is Lionel Messi. Anyone who knows Messi knows that him being at the top of the list is no fluke. He consistently manages to get on the list and follow through for Barcelona time and time again. There’s a good chance he’ll be adding to his goal total as early as next week.
This 29 year old forward is the captain of Argentina’s national team and has often been called one of the greatest players of all time – in the whole world. That is super-star status to its fullest.
Edison Cavani – Bringing Home the Goals for PSG
Edison Cavani is currently sitting in second place with seven goals this season. Born in Uruguay he plays for Paris Saint-Germain as well as his country’s national team. This 30 year old striker isn’t letting his age slow him down, as he’s playing in peak form it seems. Together with his wingers – Julian Draxler and Angel Di Maria – the trio is said to be a fearsome attacking combo.
Look for him to continue to shine through the rest of the season and even help his club to be a serious Champions League contender.
Robert Lewandowski – a Formidable Advisory
Sitting in third on the charts is Robert Lewandowski with an impressive five goals so far. Lewandowski is a 28 year old striker who was born in Poland. He plays for Bayern Munich in Germany, and is also the captain of the Poland national team.
He’s actually been throwing out the challenges to Arsenal as of late, warning the club that if Bayern Munich continues to play at the top of their game, then Arsenal is in for a real competition. If anyone can stand behind his words with actions, it’s Lewandowski.
Fourth Place – a Seven Way Tie
As mentioned, fourth place is where it gets really busy with seven star players sliding into the slot. Each of the players has four goals this season. You’ve got Mesut Ozil who plays for Arsenal, Riyad Mahrez who plays for Leicester City, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Borussia Dortmund, Karim Benzema with Real Madrid, Arda Turan who plays with Barcelona, Dries Mertens with Napoli, and rounding out the list is Andre Silva with Porto.
What’s interesting is just how many different clubs are represented in the top four list. Of course, Barcelona has a real edge thanks to two of its players showing up on the list (Messi and Arda Turan).
Moving Forward
As the season continues to play out, expect for these players to add even more to their goal totals and possibly move around in their ranking. Each of the clubs is sure to make the most of their top scorers, giving them plenty of playing time and opportunity to get more goals.
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Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt contingent, comprising players, technical crew, backroom staff, and officials, depart the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State on Wednesday, bound for Kinshasa, DR Congo.
The team is set to face FC Les Aigles du Congo in the first-round first-leg match of the CAF Champions League.
This was contained in a press release signed by the media officer of the club, Charles Mayuku and made available to Tidesports on Wednesday.
He said that the highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the 80,000-capacity Kinshasa-Complexe Omnisports Stade des Martyrs on morrow with kickoff slated for 3:30pm.
According to the statement the encounter marks the first-ever meeting between both sides in any competition, adding that an air of excitement and unpredictability to the fixture.
“As the Pride of Nigeria embarks on this crucial journey, the team is determined to return with a decent result that will set them up favorably for the second leg on Sunday, 28th September” the statement said.
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The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
This marks a second consecutive decline after the Nigerian side dropped from 43rd to 44th in August on the back of poor outings in recent international matches.
Despite Nigeria’s setback, several African teams made progress. Morocco remains the continent’s highest-ranked side, sitting 11th in the world after winning eight of their last nine matches. Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire complete Africa’s top five.
Lesotho slipped to 153rd place, while Benin Republic, Nigeria’s upcoming opponent, climbed to 93rd. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, who held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw in June, rose to 55th, strengthening their bid for World Cup qualification.
Zimbabwe had the biggest slide down the ranking table, dropping nine places to 125th position in the world.
The rankings highlight Nigeria’s struggle to regain form on the global stage as key rivals continue to surge ahead.
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