2015 AFCON: Teams To Share $10m Prize

In a statement released to the media, the Confederation of African Football has issued prize money set to be received by the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Cup participants and winners.
The total prize-money for the Equatorial Guinea showpiece remains unchanged from the tournament previously held in South Africa in 2013, with winners set to pocket $1.5 million.
According to the statement, 16 countries taking part in the 30th edition of the tournament will share a whopping $10-million when the tournament comes to an end on February 8 in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
However, CAF said the losing finalists will walk away with $1-million, with the two semi-finalists banking $750 000 each, while teams that reach the last eight will be handed $600 000.
Countries that finish third in each of the four groups will receive $500 000 with the least prize-money to be paid out set at $400 000 for the four teams finishing bottom in each of the groups.
The prize-money paid out by the football governing body remains unchanged despite the fact that revenues for the continental mother body have improved in recent years.
In comparison, Euro 2012 champions Spain were paid $27-million out of the $245-million tournament package while the CONMEBOL paid $7-million to 2011 Copa America champions Uruguay. The Asian Football Confederation will pay $10-million to be shared amongst the top three teams this year.

Fans queuing to enter the stadium at the on-going 2015 African Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.