43% increase from 2023 edition as Patrice Motsepe announces enhanced rewards on eve of Morocco tournament.

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Big Boost for African Football: AFCON 2025 Winners Set for $10 Million Prize.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered exciting news for teams competing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, announcing a significant increase in prize money.

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe revealed that the winners of AFCON 2025 in Morocco will pocket $10 million, a 43% jump from the $7 million awarded to Ivory Coast in 2023.

This marks a remarkable 100% increase from the $5 million paid to winners in 2021, highlighting CAF’s commitment to growing the commercial value of the continent’s flagship tournament.

The announcement came after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on December 20, 2025, just one day before the tournament kicks off.

Prize Money Breakdown

  • Winners: $10 million
  • Runners-up: $4 million
  • Semi-finalists (each): $2.5 million

Motsepe emphasized the move as part of efforts to reward excellence and invest back into African football development.

Tournament Kicks Off Today

The action begins today, December 21, 2025, with hosts Morocco facing Comoros in the opening match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

A spectacular opening ceremony is expected before the 8:00 PM local time kick-off, setting the stage for what promises to be a memorable edition held over the festive period.

With higher stakes on the line, expect even more intensity as Africa’s top nations battle for glory and the lucrative top prize