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Black Stars are set to receive a $700,000 consolation prize after finishing third in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Despite falling short of knockout qualification, their performance secured a share of the $34.6 million prize money for the tournament.

The breakdown reveals that the six teams finishing at the bottom of their groups will each receive $500,000, while the eight teams exiting at the round of 16 will be awarded $800,000 each.

The winner of the competition is set to claim $7 million, with the final scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2024.

The distribution reflects a competitive prize pool compared to other major international tournaments in 2024.