Nigeria, July 29 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record-breaking $10.4 million prize pool for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking a bold financial leap designed to elevate the tournament's status and reward excellence at every level.

For the first time in the competition's history, the eventual champions will receive $3.5 million, a 75% increase from the $2 million earned by Senegal in the last edition. This is part of CAF's wider commitment to boosting African football's commercial appeal and competitive edge.

CAF confirmed the revamped distribution structure will benefit all 19 participating teams, ensuring even group-stage exits receive financial compensation. Here's the full ...