The jackpot could be historic. This Sunday, Senegal and Morocco will compete for the throne of African football in the final of the African Cup of Nations. But if they will mainly aim for glory, the two nations will also try to pocket an unprecedented jackpot.
The prize promised to the winner of the tournament is astonishing. In total, the African champion will leave with 10 million dollars, or 8.6 million euros. A tidy sum which will allow the victorious Federation to reinvest in its team and its training conditions five months before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
This victory bonus has been constantly evolving for several editions of the African Cup of Nations. Thus, Ivory Coast won 7 million dollars (6 million euros) for its coronation at home in 2023. Two years earlier, Senegal had to settle for 5 million dollars (4.3 million euros).
Far from Euro 2024 bonuses
For the loser of the Senegal-Morocco final, the gains will also be important. To reward the excellent performance, the African Football Confederation has decided to offer 4 million dollars (3.4 million euros) to the finalist. The semi-finalists, Egypt and Nigeria, leave with 2.5 million dollars (2.15 million euros).
Despite everything, we remain far from the bonuses obtained at Euro 2024. For example, each nation qualified for the European competition pocketed a participation bonus of 9.25 million euros. Final winner after a perfect run, Spain received a total of 28.25 million euros.
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