Senegal earned millions of dollars after clinching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on January 18, defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic and chaotic final in Rabat. Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike secured the Teranga Lions’ second AFCON title, following a match overshadowed by Senegal’s brief walk-off in protest and Morocco’s Brahim Díaz missing a stoppage-time Panenka penalty.

Díaz, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, saw his penalty saved by Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, denying Morocco a first continental crown in 50 years. Extra time saw Senegal regroup, with Gueye surging forward to fire a left-footed shot past Yassine Bounou into the top corner, sealing victory.

Although Kalidou Koulibaly was suspended, he celebrated in full kit and handed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy from FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Sadio Mané, who lifted it in what could be his final AFCON appearance.

The victory comes with a substantial financial reward. CAF President Patrice Motsepe had announced that the 2025 AFCON winners would receive $10 million, up from $7 million awarded to Ivory Coast in the previous edition. Runners-up Morocco earned $4 million, while Nigeria and Egypt collected $2.5 million each for reaching the semi-finals. According to beIN Sports, Senegal is guaranteed $7 million for the title itself, the highest single prize in AFCON history, and combined with earnings from earlier rounds, the team can take home up to $11.6 million in total.

When compared to the Euros, AFCON prize money remains modest. Spain, who won Euro 2024 by beating England 2–1 in Berlin thanks to a late goal from Mikel Oyarzabal, earned €28.25 million, while England collected €24.25 million as runners-up.