Africa-Press – Ghana. The decision was taken following an Executive Committee meeting chaired by President, Dr Patrice Motsepe in Douala.The new prize money for the winner of the competition ($5 million) represents an increase of $500,000 from the previous amount ($4.5 million).
Meanwhile, the runner-up of the AFCON will also now earn $2.75 million, with the semi-finalists earning $2.2 million.
All quarter-finals in the tournament will also receive an amount of $1.175 million instead of the previous ($1 million).
Meanwhile, the 2021 AFCON will officially kickstart on Sunday, with hosts Cameroon taking on Burkina Faso.The Black Stars will begin their campaign a day later when they take on Morocco in the opening game of Group C, which also includes Gabon and Comoros.
See the prize money for the 2021 AFCON below:
Winner: $5 million (an increase of USD 500 000)
Runner-up: $2.75 million (an increase of USD 250 000)
Semi-Finalists: $2.2 million (an increase of USD 200 000)
Quarter-Finalists: $1.175 million (an increase of USD 175 000)
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