In an announcement today, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) revealed a substantial 40% increase in the Prize Money for the winners of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
The triumphant team of the TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 will now secure a grand prize of USD 7,000,000. Similarly, the Runner-up will witness an escalated prize, receiving USD 4,000,000. Each Semi-finalist team is slated to receive USD 2,500,000, while the four Quarter-finalists will each be awarded USD 1,300,000.
Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the President of CAF, expressed, “CAF has made significant progress over the past two years in increasing the Prize Money of the AFCON and all its other major competitions. We have increased the Prize Money of the AFCON Winner to USD 7,000,000, marking a remarkable 40% increment from the previous AFCON Prize Money. I am confident that a portion of the Prize Money will contribute to developing football and also benefit all the football stakeholders, as well as assist our Member Associations with their administrations.”
This substantial boost in prize funds not only reflects CAF’s commitment to enhancing its major tournaments but also aims to foster football development and provide crucial support to football associations, contributing to the growth and advancement of African football at all levels.
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Source: CAF
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