SUPER EAGLES EARN $2.5M FOR THIRD-PLACE FINISH AT 2025 AFCON!

The Super Eagles of Nigeria earned $2.5 million (₦3.56 billion) after finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match played in Casablanca.

The encounter ended 0–0 after regulation time, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero of the night. He saved two crucial penalties during the shootout, including one from Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, to secure Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish.

Meanwhile, Senegal were crowned AFCON champions for the second time in their history after defeating host nation Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a tense final held in Rabat.

Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal with a powerful strike into the top corner during extra time, sealing Senegal’s second continental title.

Prize money for the 2025 AFCON saw a major increase, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe announcing a record $10 million (₦14.23 billion) for the champions—up from $7 million (₦9.96 billion) at the 2023 tournament.

Under the new structure, Morocco earned $4 million (₦5.69 billion) as runners-up, Nigeria received $2.5 million (₦3.56 billion) for third place, while Egypt took home $1.3 million (₦1.85 billion) for finishing fourth.

Quarter-finalists were awarded $800,000 (₦1.14 billion) each, teams that finished third in their groups received $700,000 (₦996 million), while fourth-placed teams earned $500,000 (₦711 million).

The increased prize money reflects CAF’s ongoing commitment to growing African football and improving financial rewards for national teams.

Speaking ahead of the tournament at Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Motsepe said:
“It was less than $5 million before 2023, and we increased it to $7 million. If you win now, you’ll get $10 million. That is the key objective as we move forward. We will continue to increase the prize money for the most important competition in Africa.”