The Super Eagles of Nigeria have pocketed $2.5 million (approximately ₦3.56 billion) after finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal playoff in Casablanca.
The third-place encounter ended goalless after regulation time, with Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero of the night.
Nwabali saved two crucial penalties during the shootout, including an effort from Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah, to seal Nigeria’s ninth third-place finish in AFCON history.
Meanwhile, Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a tense final decided after extra time at the Rabat Stadium.
Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal with a powerful strike into the top corner, securing Senegal’s second continental title.
The 2025 AFCON also marked a major financial milestone, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a significant increase in prize money.
Champions Senegal earned a record $10 million (₦14.23 billion), up from $7 million at the 2023 edition. Morocco, as runners-up, received $4 million (₦5.69 billion), while fourth-placed Egypt took home $1.3 million (₦1.85 billion).
Quarter-finalists were awarded $800,000 (₦1.14 billion) each, teams finishing third in their groups earned $700,000 (₦996 million), while fourth-placed teams received $500,000 (₦711 million).
CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the increased prize money reflects the organisation’s commitment to growing African football and improving rewards for national teams.
Speaking ahead of the tournament in Rabat, Motsepe noted that AFCON prize money was less than $5 million before 2023 and pledged continued increases in the years ahead.
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