Ivory Coast players receive €76,000 reward and residential villa for winning AFCON 2023
As a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication, each player of the squad will receive a reward of 76,000 Euros, as well as a residential villa worth the same amount.
The Ivory Coast national football team has been celebrated with generous rewards winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy on home soil after beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final on Sunday.
The team, led by coach Emerse Fae, received a warm welcome at the presidential palace on Tuesday, where they were greeted by President Alassane Ouattara.
As a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication, each player of the squad will receive a reward of 76,000 Euros, as well as a residential villa worth the same amount.
In addition, coach Emerse Fae will receive a sum of 150,000 Euros.
Thousands of Ivorians took to the streets of Abidjan to catch a glimpse of the team parading the trophy during a parade held in their honour on Monday.
The team’s victory has sparked widespread celebrations across the country, with many hailing the team’s determination and resilience.
Ivory Coast’s journey to victory was not without its challenges. The team lost two group games and saw the departure of their manager mid-tournament.
However, under the leadership of Emerse Fae, who took over as coach for his first job leading a senior team, the team went on to win four consecutive games and ultimately lift the trophy.
