The Super Eagles of Nigeria is guaranteed a princely sum of N3.6 billion Naira ($2.5m) in prize money after emerging as second runners-up in the Africa Cup Of Nations AFCON 2025 in Morocco as Morocco Lost To Senegal.
It was a farce battle between the Eagles’ and the Egyptian Pharaohs, and the North African side got defeated 4-2 on penalties after 0-0 in normal time to finish third in Casablanca on Saturday.
From a clear indication, the appropriate prize money is set aside for the championship by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Super Eagles will receive $2.5 million USD which is approximately N3.6 billion in local currency.
Also, the Pharaohs of Egypt will also bank the sum of $1.3 million dollars for their 4th place finish while a healthy $10 million USD reserved for winners of the championship.
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Again, reports also have it that, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will reportedly receive the lodgement of $15,000-a-man for finishing third best at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. It is claimed that this bonus was originally meant for the semifinal, where the team fell on penalties to host, Morocco.
The semifinals bonus will now be paid to the players for beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties after both teams failed to score in regulation time. It was further gathered that the team had received all their win-bonus except that of the third-place match.
It was also learnt in the meantime that Abdul Samad Rabiu, a wealthy businessman has promptly redeemed his pledge of $500,000 to the team for the gallant fight they put up against host Morocco in the semifinal of the AFCON.
Prize Money for AFCON 2025:
▪4th in group – $500,000
▪3rd in group – $700,000
▪Quarterfinalist – $800,000
▪4th place – $1.3 million
▪Third place – $2.5 million
▪Runner-up – $4 million
▪Champion – $10 million
