The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco will receive a record $10 million in prize money, marking a significant increase from previous tournaments.

 

CAF President Patrice Motsepe revealed the new prize amount on Saturday, following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee in Rabat, Morocco just one day before the tournament kicks off. The AFCON Morocco 2025 tournament is set to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

 

In a statement posted on CAF’s official website, Motsepe highlighted that the winner’s prize represents a 43% increase over the 2023 edition when hosts Côte d’Ivoire claimed $7 million. Additionally, the prize fund has more than doubled in the past four years, with the 2021 AFCON champions receiving $5 million and 2023 winners earning $7 million.

 

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This year’s increase is a part of CAF’s broader efforts to raise the profile of the competition and attract global attention to African football.

Prize Breakdown for AFCON Morocco 2025, Winner: $10 million, Runners-Up: $4 million, Semi-Finalists: $2.5 million each, CAF also noted that this move is aimed at increasing the value, competitiveness, and global appeal of Africa’s premier football tournament.

 

As the continent’s flagship football event continues

to grow, the prize money increase highlights CAF’s commitment to ensuring that the Africa Cup of Nations remains one of the most prestigious and lucrative tournaments in global football.

 

Source: Punch