AFCON 2023 prize money: How much does the Africa Cup champion earn?
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is underway in Ivory Coast, with 24 teams competing for the continental glory. The tournament, which runs from January 13 to February 11, 2024, is a showcase of African football talent and a lucrative opportunity for the participating nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner of the AFCON 2023, from $5 million to $7 million . The runner-up will receive $4 million, while the losing semifinalists will get $2.5 million each. The quarterfinalists will pocket $1.3 million each, and the third-placed team will earn $2 million1. There have been MADDDDD goals at this AFCON 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/6qT3kUq8W7 — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 20, 2024 How is the total purse of the AFCON cup ? The total prize money for the AFCON 2023 is $36.5 million, which is a significant boost from the previous edition in 2021, which had a total prize money of $26.5 million3 . The increase refl...