THE Super Eagles could earn as much as $7 million if they win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title in Cote d’Ivoire following the announcement of a 40 per cent increase in the prize money by the Confederation of African Football.
The tournament will be held in Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, with Nigeria and 23 other teams vying for the trophy.
The runners-up will receive $4m, while each of the two semi-finalists will be rewarded with $2.5m, according to a statement by CAF today.
Each of the four quarter-finalists will be paid $1.3m in the new pay structure for Africa’s biggest single-sport event.
CAF President 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 $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 Super Eagles are in Group A of the tournament, along with hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea.
