AFCON 2025: Mozambique Offered Huge Cash Incentive To Upset Nigeria

AFCON 2025: Mozambique Offered Huge Cash Incentive To Upset Nigeria

 Sampson Adedeji

Mozambique’s national team has been promised a substantial financial incentive ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

President Daniel Francisco Chapo has approved a special bonus of 500,000 meticais estimated at about ₦11.3 million for each player and member of the coaching crew if the Mambas defeat the Super Eagles and secure a place in the quarter-finals.

The Mozambican Head of State made the announcement while commending the team for their impressive showing at the tournament, which saw them advance to the knockout stage for the first time after finishing third in Group F. 

The Mambas sealed progression despite a 2–1 defeat to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in their final group match.

In a message sent to the players and technical staff, President Chapo described their qualification for the Round of 16 as a remarkable achievement that has made the entire nation proud. 

He praised the team’s courage, dedication, and resilience throughout the group stage.

According to local outlet Jornal Notícias, the incentive is aimed at motivating the squad ahead of their high-stakes encounter with Nigeria, as Mozambique chase a historic quarter-final berth at the continental showpiece.