Luanda - Angola has pocketed 800,000 US dollars in prize money after qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN'2023) being held in Côte d'Ivoire.
Angola has pocketed 800,000 US dollars after qualifying for the knockout stage of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN'2023) being held in Côte d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11.
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) website, the governing body of football in Africa has decided to significantly increase the prize money as a way of elevating the sport to excellence.
For the group of teams through to the last 16 of the competition, which includes Angola, there has been a significant increase in prize money, with each receiving 800,000 US dollars.
The prize for the champion, according to the source, has risen to 7 million USD, compared to the 5 million that was awarded at the last edition held in 2023 in Cameroon, won by Senegal.
The runners-up will receive 5 million, while the four semi-finalists will each get 2.5 million US dollars.
The national teams that qualify for the quarter-finals will receive (1.3 million USD), a considerable increase on the 800,000 offered previously.
The Angolan national football team finished on the top of Group D with seven points. FN/DAN/AMP
