2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Prize money for Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria confirmed
By: Abara Blessing Oluchi
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 || Nigeria,
The prize money for the top three teams at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed.
Senegal have won the trophy after beating hosts Morocco 1-0, thanks to an extra-time goal.
Pape Gueye lashed in a stunning effort with only three minutes played and it proved to be decisive.
The match had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes.
CAF president, Patrice Motsepe, announced a record $10m prize for the champions, an increase from $7m in 2023.
The runner-ups Morocco received $4m, while Nigeria got $2.5m and fourth-placed Egypt earned $1.3m.
Quarter-finalists were awarded $800,000 each, teams finishing third in their group received $700,000, and fourth in the group earned $500,000.









