Nigeria To Pocket $2.5m Prize Money After AFCON 2025 Bronze Finish
Nigeria will return home richer after securing a lucrative $2.5 million prize money from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal after a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, on Saturday, having played out a goalless draw in regulation time.
Beyond the financial reward, the victory also etched Nigeria’s name deeper into AFCON history, as the Super Eagles claimed a record ninth bronze medal, the highest by any nation in the competition’s history.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the standout performer on the night, saving spot-kicks from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to seal the win. His heroics earned him the Man of the Match award, underlining his crucial role in Nigeria’s successful campaign.
According to CAF, the $2.5 million prize is awarded to teams that finish third at the tournament. Egypt, who lost the playoff, will receive the same amount.
In addition, CAF will present 30 bronze medals to members of the Nigerian squad, recognising both players and officials for their contributions.
While the prize money falls short of what is on offer in the final, it remains a substantial financial boost and reflects CAF’s improved commitment to rewarding teams for strong performances at the tournament.
As Nigeria celebrates both sporting pride and financial gain, attention now turns to the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, where the stakes are even higher.
CAF has confirmed that the eventual champions will earn $10 million, while the runners-up will take home $4 million, setting the stage for a high-value showdown at the tournament’s climax. climax.
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