CAF announce prize money increase for Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40 percent increase in the prize money for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
According to an official statement on Thursday, the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast will receive USD 7 000 000.
“CAF has made significant progress over the past two years in increasing the prize money of the AFCON and all its other major competitions,” said CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
“We have increased the prize money of the Afcon winner to USD 7 000 000 which is a 40% increase from the previous Afcon prize money.
“I am confident that a portion of the Prize Money will contribute to developing football and also benefit all the football stakeholders, as well as assist our Member Associations with their administrations.”
CAF Prize Money
Winner: USD 7 000 000 (R131 million)
Runners-up: USD 4 000 000 (R74 million)
Semi-finalists: USD 2 500 000 (R46 million)
Quarter-finalists: USD 1 300 000 (R24 million)
The tournament in Ivory Coast will take place from 13 January 2024 to 11 February 2024 in Abidjan, Bouake, Korhogo, San Pedro and Yamoussoukro.