The stake of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire has risen with the announcement of increment in the prize money.
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) on Thursday announced a 40% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
The Winner of the TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 will receive USD 7 000 000, while the runner-up will get USD 4 000 000.
Each of the two Semi-finalist will receive USD 2 500 000 and each of the four Quarter-finalist, USD 1 300 000.
The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “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 which is a 40% increase 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.”
The Nations Cup will feature a total number of 24 teams and will hold from January 13- to February 11.