Oluwadamilola Olanrewaju
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive $2.5 million in Confederation of African Football (CAF) prize money for finishing third (bronze) at AFCON 2025.
That bronze finish was sealed on Saturday, January 17, 2026, when Nigeria edged Egypt 4–2 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes in Casablanca. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the standout, saving two spot-kicks as Nigeria claimed a record ninth AFCON bronze.
Why the Bronze Reward Is $2.5 Million CAF’s prize structure for AFCON 2025 places both semi-finalists on a $2.5 million payout. Since Nigeria reached the semi-finals and then won the third-place match, the Super Eagles fall within that bracket meaning $2.5 million from CAF.
Local reports also say CAF will issue bronze medals for the squad and backroom staff (commonly reported as 30).
What Nigeria’s Bronze Means in Plain Terms This is not just about pride. $2.5 million is meaningful money in a tournament where federations carry heavy costs, logistics, bonuses, match preparations, staff welfare, and more.
It also strengthens Nigeria’s bargaining power around sponsorship, planning, and technical investment going forward.
One key point many fans miss: CAF pays prize money to the federation, not directly into players’ pockets. How much players and staff eventually receive depends on how the NFF structures bonuses and entitlements.
The Final Prize Money Context CAF confirmed ahead of kickoff that AFCON 2025’s prize money jumped significantly, with the champion set to earn $10 million and the runner-up $4 million.
And the tournament has now ended: Senegal beat Morocco 1–0 (after extra time) to win the title on January 18, 2026.
AFCON 2025 Prize Money Snapshot Based on CAF’s confirmed top payouts and widely reported tournament breakdowns:
Winner: $10 million
Runner-up: $4 million
Semi-finalists (including bronze and 4th-place teams): $2.5 million each
Quarter-finalists: $1.3 million; Round of 16: $800,000; 3rd in group: $700,000; 4th in group: $500,000 (as widely reported).
Bottom Line For AFCON 2025 bronze, the Super Eagles’ CAF reward is $2.5 million—plus medals and the prestige of a record ninth third-place finish.
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