AFCON 2023 prize money: How much winners will get?

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in the Ivory Coast, kicked off on January 13, 2024, and reached its thrilling conclusion with a final showdown on February 11.

In a stunning turn of events, the host nation secured victory by overcoming Nigeria with a 2-1 triumph in the final. Their journey, marked by a challenging entry into the knockout phase and the dismissal of their head coach after two initial defeats, culminated in a remarkable campaign.

Despite the tournament coinciding with the midpoint of various domestic European seasons, the matches drew substantial global audiences. Even with the absence of key players from the Premier League due to international call-ups, the AFCON 2023 was widely acclaimed as one of the most exhilarating in recent years.

While the primary goal for teams at AFCON 2023 was to secure a major continental title, significant financial rewards awaited the participating sides.

The e360hubs News provides comprehensive details on the prize money distribution throughout the 2023 AFCON.

The Africa Football Confederation had announced a noteworthy increase in the tournament's prize money, implementing a 40 percent rise for the winners compared to the previous finals.

Consequently, the champions of AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast, will be taking home a substantial prize of $7 million.

The prize money distribution extends to the losing finalists, as well as teams qualifying for the semifinals and quarterfinals, with varying amounts allocated accordingly.

In summary, AFCON 2023 not only showcased the best of African football but also presented an enticing financial incentive for the participating teams, with Ivory Coast emerging as the deserving recipient of the $7 million jackpot.

AFCON 2023 prize money

Finish	Prize Money
Winner	$7 million
Runner-Up	$4 million
Losing semifinalists	$2.5 million
Losing quarterfinalists	$1.3 million