The numbers behind Maswanhise's transformation to top scorer

Free-scoring Motherwell forward Tawanada Maswanhise is flourishing under Jens Berthel Askou.

The 23-year-old stands alone at the top of the Scottish Premiership scoring charts after stroking home a penalty to send Motherwell on their way to a 2-0 win over Hibs on Tuesday night.

Having netted six times in 34 appearances last season following his arrival from Leicester City, Maswanhise is already on eight league goals - and 12 in all competitions - this term.

Only one of Maswanhise's goals came from the penalty spot and all were scored from inside the box, providing a finishing touch to Motherwell's slick build-up play.

Overall, he has had 56 touches in the opposition box this season - only five players in the Premiership can boast a higher tally.

As well as moving ahead on the scoring front, the Zimbabwe international is the league's most fouled player in the final third. He has been fouled 12 times in this area, most recently when Hibs defender Grant Hanley clipped his heels at Fir Park to earn a red card.

Maswanhise has credited new boss Askou for the transformation in his form this season, although admits it was tough at first to adjust to the Dane's brave passing style.

"It was difficult because it was new to all of us, but we've had a few sessions together now and it looks like it's making more sense, and it is," he said.

While Maswanhise hopes to add to his goal haul against Hearts on Saturday, the Steelmen will soon have to do without the in-form forward as he is in the Zimbabwe squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations.

"It's going to be my first big tournament with my national team, so I'm really excited," he said.

"I'm probably going to be leaving in the second week of December, and then hopefully have a lot of success in that tournament and really enjoy it.

"Hopefully, while I'm away, we'll [Motherwell] still keep the same energy levels and intensity on the pitch. It would be great if I come back and we're still flying like this."