How Much Amajita Made Compared to Morocco, Nigeria After Winning U20 AFCON in Egypt

• South Africa have been rewarded heavily after winning the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after beating Morocco in the final on Sunday evening
• Amajita took the larger share of the amount set aside for all the teams participating in the competition
• The South African players are expected to get other prizes when they get back from Egypt

South Africa have been crowned champions of Africa in the under-20 category after defeating Morocco in the final of the AFCON U-20 held in Egypt on Sunday evening.

A second-half goal from Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Gomolemo Kekana gave Amajita a deserved win over the North Africans at the Cairo International Stadium.

Briefly News outlines the prize money each team earned according to their position at the end of the competition.

How much Amajita earned from winning AFCON U20

South Africa will not only return home with the trophy but also with a significant financial reward, like other teams that participated in the competition.

According to a report released by CAF on their official website earlier this year, the prize money breakdown for each competition under the organisation for the year was outlined.

A total amount of $1,175,000 (approximately R21,200,000) was set aside for the tournament, to be shared among all participating teams.

South Africa, as the winners, will take home the largest share of $200,000, which is approximately R3,700,000, while Morocco, the runners-up, will receive $150,000 (around R2,700,000).

Nigeria lost to Amajita in the semi-final but secured third place by beating host nation Egypt on penalties in the play-off; both teams earned $120,000 (about R2,170,000) each.

The four teams that did not make the semi-finals received $90,000 each, while teams finishing third and fourth in the group stage were awarded $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.

Most successful teams in AFCON U20 history

South Africa claimed their first-ever title this year but will need significant work to become the most successful team in the competition’s history.

Nigeria currently holds the record as the most successful nation in the tournament, boasting seven titles to their name, followed by Ghana and Egypt with four each.

Other nations that have won the tournament once include Cameroon, Senegal, Mali, South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, Algeria, and Congo.

What’s Next for Amajita After Winning AFCON U20?

Amajita’s next major challenge is the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, where they will represent Africa alongside Nigeria, Morocco, and Egypt.

The tournament is scheduled to kick off on 27 September and conclude on 19 October 2025.

South Africa, along with the other participating nations, will be hoping to follow in Ghana’s footsteps and become only the second African country to win the U-20 World Cup.

3 Amajita Stars Kaizer Chiefs Should Consider Signing

Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs were encouraged to target three standout Amajita players following their impressive displays at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

A respected sports journalist highlighted the trio’s exceptional performances during the tournament, suggesting they could be valuable additions to the Chiefs’ squad.

Source: Briefly News