AFCON prize money unveiled as semi-finals kick off

The Africa Cup of Nations 2024 is reaching its epic conclusion with the four semi-finalists now confirmed ahead of the grand final on Sunday.

Hosts Ivory Coast beat Mali in the quarter-final to book a meeting with underdogs DR Congo, who got the better of Guinea last time out. In the other semi-final, South Africa triumphed over Cape Verde on penalties and will face favourites Nigeria after their victory over Angola.

Here’s all you need to know to follow the AFCON semi-finals live on TV and via live stream.

How to watch AFCON semi-finals on TV and live stream?

The semi-finals can also be live-streamed online via the BBC iPlayer app, so long as you have a TV license. The matches can also be streamed on the Sky Go app for Sky subscribers – a 24-hour pass is available on NowTV for £11.99.

Nigeria vs South Africa, Wednesday, February 7 at 5 pm – live on BBC Two, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Livestream on BBC iPlayer and Sky Go app.

Ivory Coast vs DR Congo, Wednesday, February 7 at 8 pm – live on BBC Three and Sky Sports Premier League. Livestream on BBC iPlayer and Sky Go App.

Who is favourite to win the Africa Cup of Nations?

Nigeria are favourites to win AFCON 2024 – which is officially known as AFCON 2023 as it was due to be held last year – and pick up their fourth trophy. The Super Eagles last won the tournament in 2013 and are managed by José Peseiro. The nation has stars including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi.

This year’s hosts, Ivory Coast, are second favourites to win the competition. The Elephants have Emerse Faé as caretaker head coach and have Nottingham Forest duo Serge Aurier and Willy Boly, as well as Brighton forward Simon Adingra, in the squad. It would be the nation’s third win.

The Africa Cup of Nation has just four countries left.
DR Congo and South Africa are the underdogs as the semi-finals loom large. An unexpected triumph would be the first for both countries.

AFCON prize money unveiled

Even by making it to the semi-finals, the footballing nations have bagged themselves a huge prize money offering for their achievements at AFCON 2024. The Confederation of African Football has increased prize money by 40%.

The winner of AFCON 2024 will pocket $7 million with the runners-up set to receive $4 million. The two semi-finalists who don’t make the final will each receive $2.5 million.

There are also financial rewards for countries that have already been knocked out. Losing quarter-finalists receive $1.3 million with those that lost in the round of 16 receiving $800,000 each. The two nations that finish third in their group but don’t make the knockouts get $700,000 with the six countries that finish bottom of their group taking home $500,000 each.