The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced record-breaking financial returns from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted in Morocco, with total earnings reaching an unprecedented $200 million.
According to CAF, the tournament generated the highest revenue in the history of the competition, driven by increased broadcast rights, sponsorship deals, and matchday revenues, underscoring the growing commercial value of African football on the global stage.
The competition, however, concluded amid controversy following a tense final in Morocco, where Senegal edged the host nation 1–0 to lift the trophy.
The decisive match was marred by several contentious incidents that sparked widespread debate across the continent, including disputed officiating decisions and post-match reactions from both camps.
Despite the contentious ending, CAF hailed the tournament as a major success in terms of organisation, fan engagement, and financial performance.
The governing body reiterated its commitment to transparency and fairness, noting that relevant reports from the final are under review by its disciplinary and integrity units.
AFCON 2025 in Morocco featured packed stadiums, strong television viewership, and significant digital engagement, further reinforcing the tournament’s status as Africa’s flagship football event.
CAF is expected to provide further updates regarding the issues surrounding the final in the coming days, while attention now shifts to how the record revenues will be reinvested into the development of football across Africa.
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