CAIRO, Egypt
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased by 40% boost in the Prize Money for the triumphant team at the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d'Ivoire this month.
The victorious squad at the
TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d'Ivoire 2023 will now be awarded a staggering USD
7,000,000. This significant increase aims to elevate the prestige of the
tournament and further incentivize top-tier performances on the African football
stage.
The runner-up of the
TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d'Ivoire 2023 will not be left empty-handed, as their
prize money sees an impressive rise to USD 4,000,000. This move by CAF
demonstrates a commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence throughout
the competition.
Furthermore, the stakes have
risen for the semi-finalists, with each team in this stage now securing USD
2,500,000. The four quarter-finalists will also enjoy an increased reward, with
USD 1,300,000 allocated to each of them.
Dr Patrice Motsepe, the
President of CAF, expressed his enthusiasm for the positive strides made in the
past two years in enhancing the Prize Money across various CAF competitions.
Speaking on the AFCON Winner's
prize, which has been elevated to USD 7,000,000, he noted that this 40%
increase from the previous amount signifies CAF's dedication to fostering
football development.
Dr Motsepe is confident that a
portion of the Prize Money will play a pivotal role in advancing football
infrastructure and benefitting all stakeholders involved, including providing
support to Member Associations in their administrative endeavors.
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