How much does AFCON winner get?

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has upped the ante with a jaw-dropping $7 million prize for the current champion.

This substantial boost, a 40% rise from the 2021 tournament, signals the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) resolute push to enhance the competition’s financial allure.

Hold onto your seats because that $7 million isn’t the end of the goal-scoring windfall. Players, the real maestros on the pitch, might pocket extra bonuses from their national football associations or sponsorships. It’s like hitting the jackpot twice for those agile strikers and nimble defenders.

The winner claims the lion’s share with $7 million, the runner-up secures a cool $4 million, and even the losing semifinalists snag a hefty $2.5 million each. Talk about turning defeats into financial victories!

While this prize purse is a game-changer for AFCON, it’s still trailing behind the treasure chests of other international showdowns.

For instance, during the 2022 European Championship, the winning squad netted a whopping €8 million, roughly $8.8 million in today’s currency exchange.

However, CAF’s decision to pump up the prize money echoes their dedication to ramping up AFCON’s allure.