AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast’s $1 Billion Investment and Prize Money Increase
Posted: January 20th, 2024, 11:08 pm
Exactly seven days since the spectacular opening ceremony and commencement of the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
Into the second round of group-stage games already following the dazzling opening ceremony last weekend, and the tournament has unfurled a captivating spectacle of football prowess.
The event has become a melting pot of excitement, pulsating promise, unparalleled finesse, gripping drama, and many breathtaking matches that have left fans on the edge of their seats.
The pitch has transformed into a stage where the beautiful game unfolds in all its glory, weaving tales of skill, passion, and sheer athletic brilliance from the actors on the pitch.
We’ve witnessed stunning goals from players like Bebe of Cape Verde, Lamine Camara of Senegal, Mohammed Kudus of Ghana, and more.
There have also been surprising upsets, such as Namibia winning against Tunisia, and instances where top teams were held to a draw, like Mozambique against Egypt, Equatorial Guinea against Nigeria, and Angola against Algeria.
Amid all the excitement and drama, it’s worth noting the substantial financial commitment that has gone into making all of this enjoyable.
AFCON 2023 Prize Money
On January 4, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced an increase in the prize money for the winner of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, by 40%.
Source:
https://nairametrics.com/2024/01/20/afc ... -increase/
Into the second round of group-stage games already following the dazzling opening ceremony last weekend, and the tournament has unfurled a captivating spectacle of football prowess.
The event has become a melting pot of excitement, pulsating promise, unparalleled finesse, gripping drama, and many breathtaking matches that have left fans on the edge of their seats.
The pitch has transformed into a stage where the beautiful game unfolds in all its glory, weaving tales of skill, passion, and sheer athletic brilliance from the actors on the pitch.
We’ve witnessed stunning goals from players like Bebe of Cape Verde, Lamine Camara of Senegal, Mohammed Kudus of Ghana, and more.
There have also been surprising upsets, such as Namibia winning against Tunisia, and instances where top teams were held to a draw, like Mozambique against Egypt, Equatorial Guinea against Nigeria, and Angola against Algeria.
Amid all the excitement and drama, it’s worth noting the substantial financial commitment that has gone into making all of this enjoyable.
AFCON 2023 Prize Money
On January 4, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced an increase in the prize money for the winner of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, by 40%.
Source:
https://nairametrics.com/2024/01/20/afc ... -increase/
