The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize structure for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, setting clear financial rewards for participating teams based on their final standings.
According to CAF, the champions of the tournament will receive $125,000 (approximately N168,979,980.00) while the runners-up will earn $90,000.
Semi-finalists are set to take home $60,000 each, with quarter-finalists guaranteed $50,000.
Teams finishing third in their respective groups will receive $25,000, while those placed fourth in the group stage will earn $20,000.
The total prize pool for the competition stands at $715,000, underscoring CAF’s continued investment in youth football development across the continent.
The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations remains one of Africa’s key youth tournaments, serving as a platform for emerging talents to showcase their abilities on the international stage
