Super Eagles of Nigeria earn $2.5m for finishing third at 2025 AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have earned $2.5m (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 of the night for saving two crucial shots during the shootout, including one from Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to secure Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish.

Senegal were crowned champions for the second time in their history, after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a chaotic final in Rabat. 

Villarreal midfielder, Pape Gueye, scored the only goal of the game with a powerful strike into the top corner in extra time to secure their second continental title. 

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).

The financial boost reflects CAF’s ongoing efforts to grow African football and improve the rewards for national teams.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe highlighted the progression at a pre-tournament briefing at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium, noting, “It was less than $5m before 2023, and we increased it to $7m. So, if you win, you’ll get $10m, and that’s the key objective as we move forward. We will continue to increase the prize money for the most important competition in Africa.”