Super Falcons soar to $1 Million Payday as WAFCON 2024 Prize Money Hits Record High
Nigeria’s Super Falcons didn’t just lift their record-extending 10th WAFCON title in Rabat—they also walked away with a $1 million cash prize, the largest ever awarded in the history of the tournament.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) doubled the winner’s purse from the previous edition, signaling a new era of investment in African women’s football2.
The Falcons’ triumph over Morocco in a dramatic 3–2 comeback not only reaffirmed their dominance but also earned them a ₦1.5 billion windfall, based on current exchange rates.
According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will award 30% of the prize money—$300,000 or ₦540 million—to the players as performance bonuses4.
Full WAFCON 2024 Prize Money Breakdown
Position Team(s) Prize Money (USD)
Winner Nigeria $1,000,000
Runner-up Morocco $500,000
Third Place S/Africa $350,000
Fourth Place Zambia $300,000
Quarter-finalists Ghana, Senegal, Algeria, DR Congo- $200,000 each
3rd in Group Stage Tunisia, Mali, Tanzania- $150,000 each
4th in Group Stage Botswana, Ghana (Group C), Algeria (Group B)- $125,000 each
Total Prize Pool: $3.475 million6
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe emphasized that the prize money boost is part of a broader strategy to elevate women’s football across Africa, improve player salaries, and attract more sponsors and fans.
Awards:
Coach of the Tournament: Justin Madugu
Player of the Tournament: Rasheedat Ajibade
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Chiamaka Nnadozie
Fair Play Award: Nigeria
Top Scorer: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)
