AFCON prize money: How much will Senegal, Morocco take home after iconic final? Complete purse breakdown

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its final stage, an overtime between Senegal and Morocco

Published on: Jan 19, 2026, 03:24:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its final stage, an overtime between Senegal and Morocco. Sadio Mane and co led the game 1-0 at the time of writing this story. They are only minutes away from bagging a massive prize money.

Senegal and Morocco players clash during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final (AFP)

Senegal, crowned champions in 2021, walked out of the game in extra-time, protesting a controversial penalty handed to Hakimi's side. However, the spot kick did not affect the scoreline, which went 0-0 in overtime.

How much prize money will Senegal, Morocco and others win? Purse breakdown

Beyond silverware, significant financial rewards were at stake. Both finalists are already assured of at least $4 million, but the champions earn an additional $7 million, taking the total payout for the winners to $11.6 million, the highest prize money in AFCON history.

Prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been distributed as follows: teams eliminated in the group stage receive $500,000, the best third-placed sides earn $700,000, round-of-16 exits collect $800,000, quarterfinalists take home $1.3 million, semifinalists secure $2.5 million, the runner-up receives $4 million, and the champions are awarded $7 million.

Breakdown of AFCON prize money

Eliminated in the group stage: $500,000

Best third-placed teams: $700,000

Eliminated in the round of 16: $800,000

Eliminated in the quarterfinals: $1.3 million

Semifinalists: $2.5 million

Runner-up: $4 million

Champions: $7 million

Senegal vs Morocco starting 11

Senegal (4-3-3) E Mendy; A Mendy, M Sarr, Niakhate, Diouf; L Camara, I Gueye, P Gueye; I Ndiaye, Jackson, Mane.

Subs: Diaw, Y Diouf, M Camara, Ciss, Dia, Diallo, Jakobs, Mbaye, C Ndiaye, Niang, Sabaly, I Sarr, P Sarr, Seck.

Morocco (4-1-4-1) Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui; Diaz, El Khannouss, Saibari, Ezzalzouli; El Kaabi.

Subs: Munir, Al Harrar, Akhomach, Ait Boudlal, Amrabat, Belammari, Chibi, El Yamiq, Igamane, Rahimi, Saiss, Salah-Eddine, Talbi, Targhalline.

Referee Jean Jacques Ngambo Ndala (DR Congo).

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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