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King Mswati III Announces Plans for 40,000-Seater National Stadium in Eswatini
The King framed the project in explicitly competitive terms - arguing that a world-class facility is a prerequisite for developing a national team capable of qualifying for major tournaments,
Kenya Pays $30 Million AFCON Fee, Securing 2027 Co-Hosting Rights
A payment, equivalent to KSh 3.9 billion, was confirmed by the Sports Ministry on 31 March, resolving weeks of uncertainty over Kenya's participation in the tri-nation "Pamoja" (meaning 'together' in Swahili) bid alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Angola Opens New 10,000-Seat Stadium as AFCON Hosting Ambitions Accelerate
Under a national development program - Angola has produced three internationally compliant stadiums in less than five months. As the country continues its ambition to host a future Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Morocco Awarded AFCON Title - But Who Keeps the $10M Prize Money?
At the centre of the controversy is a $6 million financial gap. With the result now overturned, the financial logic appears straightforward - Morocco should receive the winner's prize, and Senegal should revert to the runner-up allocation. However this raises a more complicated question: Is Senegal required to return the $6 million difference?
Senegal Men's Team Claim $10M AFCON Prize
Senegal emerged champions, earning $10 million in prize money. Read more to see full interactive prize money by country and how each country finished in the tournament.
Netflix to launch daily AFCON show
Global streaming company Netflix magazine-style show will run for AFCON 2025 from 22nd December - Jan 19th. Offering viewers match highlights from previous day's games.
CAF has increased AFCON Prize Money by 43%. Winner gets $10M
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the prize for this year's winner of the AFCON 2025, hosted by Morocco (from Dec. 21 to Jan. 18), has been raised to $10 million.
