Despite finishing third at the just-concluded 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Super Eagles of Nigeria did not go empty-handed as they pocketed $2.5m (N3.56b).
News.ng recalls that the Super Eagles finished third in Africa’s prestigious football tournament after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties.
Senegal, after securing their second continental title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Morocco in extra time, will walk home with $10m (N14.23b), representing a notable increase from the $7m (N9.96b) distributed two years earlier.
Morocco collected $4m (N5.69b) as runners-up, Nigeria claimed $2.5m (N3.56b) for third place, and Egypt received $1.3m (N1.85b) after finishing fourth.
Teams eliminated at the quarter-final stage earned $800,000 (N1.14b), while group-stage participants received $700,000 (N996m) for third-place finishes and $500,000 (N711m) for fourth.
These enhanced financial incentives demonstrate the Confederation’s commitment to elevating the sport across the continent and providing better compensation for competing nations.
Speaking ahead of the tournament at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, emphasised the upward trajectory: “It was less than $5m before 2023, and we increased it to $7m. So, if you win, you’ll get $10m, and that’s the key objective as we move forward. We will continue to increase the prize money for the most important competition in Africa.”
