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What Senegal’s players earned from their 2025 AFCON win

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January 22, 2026

Senegal’s Football Team players greet a crowd of supporters while riding on an open bus during a trophy parade in the streets of Dakar on January 20, 2026 as they celebrate Senegal winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) that was hosted in Morocco.. Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on January 18, 2026, Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner sinking hosts Morocco 1-0 after a chaotic final that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in the game. (Photo by NICOLAS REMENE / AFP)

Historic Victory in Rabat

Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1-0 in a tense final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. The win secured their second AFCON title and their first-ever triumph over a host nation.

Drama in the Final

The match was marked by controversy when referee Jacques Ndala awarded Morocco a penalty shortly after disallowing a Senegal goal. The Lions briefly walked off the pitch, but captain Sadio Mané persuaded his teammates to continue. Their resilience paid off as Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal after Brahim Diaz missed from the spot.

Heroic Welcome in Dakar

Upon their return, the Teranga Lions received a rousing welcome in Dakar, with a parade through the capital celebrating their achievement.

Each player: $135,000 + 1,500 m² plot
Technical team: $90,000 + 1,000 m² plot
Delegation members: $35,000 + 500 m² plot

Record-Breaking Prize Money

Senegal also received $10 million in AFCON prize money, the largest in the tournament’s history. Morocco earned $4 million as runners-up, while Nigeria and Egypt collected $2.5 million and $1.3 million respectively.

National Honors

Head coach Pape Thiaw and the players were elevated to the rank of Commander in the National Order of the Lion, cementing their place in Senegalese history.