Reigning African champions, Ivory Coast will take home $7 million as prize money for emerging as the champions of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The Elephants, who are now three times champions came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory in the final of the competition against Nigeria on Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé.
Skipper for the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock to end the first half 1-0.
After recess, goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller sealed the win for the host nation.
The victory meant Emerse Fae’s side clinched the AFCON trophy for the first time in the country’s history, winning the gold medal and claiming the revised prize money.
Ahead of the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner ahead of the start of the competition.
Aside from the silver medal received for finishing second, Nigeria will also pocket $4 million.
The Super Eagles were hoping for a fourth AFCON title in Sunday’s final but were left frustrated at the end of the game.
South Africa (third) and DR Congo (fourth) received $2.5 million each while the teams who exited in the quarterfinalists received $1.3 million.
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