The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 edition has come and gone, and it is no longer news that the Nigerian Super Eagles finished in third place for bronze.
There are monetary awards associated with the positions of each of the national teams, as the team that secures number one position by winning the gold will get the highest monetary reward.
Super Eagles of Nigeria have earned $2.5m (N3.56b) for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal play-off in Casablanca, Morocco.
The match ended 0–0 in regulation time, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero of the night for saving two crucial shots during the shootout, including one from Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to secure Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish.
Senegal were crowned champions for the second time in their history, after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a chaotic final in Rabat.
Villarreal midfielder, Pape Gueye, scored the only goal of the game with a powerful strike into the top corner in extra time to secure their second continental title.
Prize money for the 2025 edition saw a significant increase, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe announcing a record $10m (N14.23b) for the champions, up from $7m (N9.96b) in 2023.
The runner-up Morocco received $4m (N5.69b), Nigeria got $2.5m (N3.56b) while fourth-placed Egypt earned $1.3m (N1.85b).
Quarter-finalists were awarded $800,000 (N1.14b) each, teams finishing third in their group received $700,000 (N996m), and fourth in the group earned $500,000 (N711m).
The financial boost reflects CAF’s ongoing efforts to grow African football and improve the rewards for national teams.
Teams finishing 4th in the group stage receive $500,000 3rd-place group finishers earn $700,000 Quarterfinalists take home $800,000 The team in 4th place overall, pockets $1.3 million Egypt 
Bronze medal winners (3rd place) receive a substantial $2.5 million, Super Eagles of Nigeria 
Runners-up are rewarded with $4 million The AFCON champions walk away with a massive $10 million.