Bafana Bafana have touched down in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where history will be made with the richest prize pool the competition has ever seen.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the new champions will walk away with a staggering USD7 million — around R117 million. The runners-up will pocket USD4 million (R67 million), while each semi-finalist is guaranteed USD2.5 million (R42 million).
Prize Money Breakdown for AFCON 2025
- Quarterfinalists: USD1.3 million (R21 million)
- Round of 16: USD800,000 (R13 million)
- Group stage third place: R11 million
- Group stage fourth place: R8 million
Even teams that fail to progress beyond the group stages will benefit financially, underscoring CAF’s commitment to elevating the tournament’s stature.
Bafana’s Momentum from AFCON 2024 South Africa arrive in Morocco with renewed belief after clinching bronze at AFCON 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire. Despite a shaky start, Hugo Broos’ men stunned Morocco in the round of 16, edged Cape Verde on penalties in the quarterfinals, and held their nerve in another shootout against DR Congo to secure third place.