Officially.. CAF Announces Increase in Prize Money for the Winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
CAF announces increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations winner from 7 to 10 million dollars.
SUMMARY
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, announced an increase in the prize money for the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from 7 to 10 million dollars, aiming to support and develop African football.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations winner increased from 7 to 10 million dollars.
- Details of the prize money for other positions in the tournament.
CORE SUBJECT
Increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announced an increase in the prize money for the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to be held in Morocco.
Patrice Motsepe said in statements during the press conference: "We will talk about a very important matter today; we have decided to increase the prize money for the Africa Cup of Nations from 7 to 10 million dollars."
The South African added: "Therefore, the country that wins the Africa Cup of Nations will receive 10 million dollars; we have decided to increase the amount."
Patrice Motsepe concluded his statements by saying: "The prize money for the winner was only 7 million dollars, and this decision will contribute to advancing African football."
The previously set prize money amounts for the Africa Cup of Nations this season were as follows:
Champion: 7 million US dollars (officially increased to 10 million dollars)
Runner-up: 4 million US dollars
Semi-finalists: 2.5 million US dollars per team
Quarter-finalists: 1.3 million US dollars per team
Round of 16: 800 thousand US dollars
Fourth place in each group: 500 thousand US dollars.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 3
Patrice Motsepe
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Confederation of African Football
Confederation of African Football
🏛️ OrganizationOrganizing body of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament
Morocco
📍 Location_CountryHost country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
NOTABLE QUOTES 3
"We will talk about a very important matter today; we have decided to increase the prize money for the Africa Cup of Nations from 7 to 10 million dollars."
Context: Statements during the press conference
"Therefore, the country that wins the Africa Cup of Nations will receive 10 million dollars; we have decided to increase the amount."
Context: Statements during the press conference
"The prize money for the winner was only 7 million dollars, and this decision will contribute to advancing African football."
Context: Statements during the press conference