The elimination of the Mozambique National Football Team in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast brought with it not only the thrill of the competition, but also financial rewards. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced substantial prizes for the teams, highlighting the disparity in rewards based on performance.
The team that is eliminated in the group stage will be awarded a prize of 500,000 US dollars, equivalent to approximately 32.5 million meticais. Meanwhile, the teams that finished third in their groups but did not advance to the round of 16 will receive a higher amount, reaching 700,000 US dollars, approximately 45.5 million meticais.
The article explores CAF's prize money structure, revealing that teams that progress further through the tournament receive more substantial prizes. Teams that qualify for the Round of 16 are guaranteed $800,000 (52 million meticais), while those that reach the Quarter-finals are rewarded with $1.3 million (84.5 million meticais).
The text concludes by highlighting the exorbitant prizes reserved for the final stages, with the tournament winner receiving $7 million (455 million meticais), the runner-up $4 million (260 million meticais), and the semi-finalists $2.5 million (162.5 million meticais). This financial landscape not only incentivizes sporting performance but also raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources in the African sporting landscape.
