NFF To Earn N10.5 Billion From CAF In January If ....

NFF To Earn N10.5 Billion From CAF In January If ....

By Niyi Busari 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) could receive a windfall of $7 million (approximately ₦10.5 billion) if the Super Eagles emerge victorious at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to be held in Morocco, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that the eventual champions of the tournament will earn $7 million, the highest payout in the competition’s history. The 2025 edition, set to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, will feature an overall prize pool of $32 million, underscoring the growing commercial and competitive value of Africa’s premier football tournament.

CAF outlined the prize structure as follows:

Champions: $7 million

Runners-up: $4 million

Semi-finalists: $2.5 million each

Quarter-finalists: $1.3 million each

Round of 16 teams: $800,000 each

Third place in group: $700,000 each

Fourth place in group: $500,000 each

The announcement comes at a time when Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance, making a potential AFCON title a key focus for national pride and consolation.

The Super Eagles, three-time continental champions, will begin their group stage campaign against Tanzania on December 21 at 1:00 p.m. local time. They will then face Tunisia on December 27 at the same time, before concluding the group phase against Uganda on December 30 at 6:00 p.m.

The knockout stages are scheduled as follows:

Round of 16: Begins January 3, 2026

Quarter-finals: January 9–10, 2026

Semi-finals: January 14, 2026

Final: January 18, 2026

CAF’s increased financial incentives reflect its commitment to rewarding excellence and ensuring that all participating nations benefit from Africa's most prestigious football competition.