Top 10 Most Valuable Squads at AFCON 2025

The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is not only a showcase of passion and national pride, but also a reflection of the immense financial value African football now commands.

With stars from Europe’s biggest leagues representing their countries, the combined market values of the squads highlight the depth, competitiveness, and rising stature of African teams on the global stage.

1. Morocco: €434.15 million

Hosts lead the rankings with the most valuable squad.

Achraf Hakimi (€80m) is the tournament’s most expensive player and reigning African Player of the Year.

2. Senegal: €410.90 million

One of Africa’s most complete squads.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) and Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich) are each valued at €45m.

3. Côte d’Ivoire: €374.30 million

The reigning champions boast a squad worth €374.3m.

Amad Diallo, valued at €50m, is their top-rated player.

4. Nigeria: €285.30 million

Super Eagles’ squad valued at €285.3m.

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) is their crown jewel at €75m.

5. Cameroon: €262.03 million

Five-time AFCON winners regrouped strongly before the tournament.

Bryan Mbeumo (€75m), formerly of Brentford, is their most valuable player.

6. Algeria: €235.60 million

Squad worth €235.6m, among the top six in Africa.

Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) leads at €40m.

7. Mali: €143.35 million

All players ply their trade abroad, making for a balanced squad.

Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahçe) is their top asset at €18m.

8. Egypt: €136.40 million

Record AFCON champions valued at €136.4m.

Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) is their most valuable player at €65m, fourth-highest in the tournament.

9. DR Congo: €133.50 million

Squad worth €133.5m after stunning Nigeria in World Cup play-offs.

Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) is their standout at €25m.

10. Burkina Faso: €118.10 million

Break the €100m barrier with a squad worth €118.1m.

Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen) and Dango Ouattara (Brentford) headline at €35m each.