Ivory Coast and Nigeria Footballers Receive Rewards After AFCON Final
Following the exciting Africa Cup of Nations final, players from Ivory Coast and Nigeria are being honored with cash, houses, and prestigious awards.
Ivory Coast’s winning team will each receive $82,000 and a villa, while Nigeria’s squad is awarded the Member of the Order of the Niger honor, along with apartments and land.
These rewards come in addition to the tournament prize money, which has increased by 40%.
The AFCON gained record viewership this year, raising hopes for more World Cup spots for African teams in the future.
However, the history of delayed payments and disputes in African football highlights ongoing challenges for players.
(Adapted from BBC News)
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