Super Eagles earn N3.5b in AFCON prize pool

Super Eagles earn N3.5b in AFCON prize pool

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned N3.56b for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal play-off in Casablanca

The match ended 0–0 in regulation time, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero, saving two spot-kicks to secure Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish.

Senegal were crowned champions for the second time in their history, edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final in Rabat. The decisive goal came just three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye struck a stunning left-footed effort from the edge of the area, silencing the packed stadium.

Prize money for the 2025 edition saw a significant increase, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe announcing a record $10m (N14.23b) for the champions, up from $7m (N9.96b) in 2023.

The runner-up Morocco received $4m (N5.69b), Nigeria got $2.5m (N3.56b) while fourth-placed Egypt earned $1.3m (N1.85b).

Quarter-finalists were awarded $800,000 (N1.14b) each, teams finishing third in their group received $700,000 (N996m), and fourth in the group earned $500,000 (N711m).

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