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Morocco’s AFCON Payday: How Much Each Player Could Earn in the Final Showdown

16 January 2026

Morocco’s AFCON Payday: How Much Each Player Could Earn in the Final Showdown
Morocco aims for AFCON glory as prize money adds spice to the final

Prize money for AFCON champions

Morocco's national team is set to receive a substantial prize if they clinch the Africa Cup of Nations, as they face Senegal in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Morocco reached the final after edging Nigeria in a penalty shootout, while Senegal advanced by beating Egypt 1-0.

Kooora sources say the prize will exceed 300,000 dollars per player, paid by the Moroccan Football Federation, with additional bonuses.

In total, the awards could approach half a million dollars per player, similar to the sums earned after reaching the World Cup semifinals.

Players are not overly concerned; their main goal is a second AFCON trophy in Morocco's history.

Meanwhile, locals have tracked tickets for the final, with black-market scalping strictly clamped down.

Punchlines: If they win, the prize money will be the icing on the cake. If they lose, the trophy still tastes like victory in the fans’ memories—and maybe a referee who owes you a kebab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much prize money is reportedly on the table per player?

Reports indicate more than 300,000 dollars per player, with total awards potentially approaching 500,000 dollars per player.

Who is paying the prize money?

The prize is to be paid by the Moroccan Football Federation, with additional bonuses mentioned.

Which teams are in the final and semi-final context?

Morocco faces Senegal in the final; Morocco beat Nigeria in the semi-final on penalties, while Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0.

What about ticketing for the final?

There has been close monitoring and crackdowns on black-market ticketing as fans seek to attend the final.