After flexing muscles against top teams on the continent, Morocco has amassed more millions in their account after edging out first-time finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a thrilling final staged at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

The Atlas Lions showed resilience by fighting back with their pedigree and experience to secure their third continental victory in the CHAN competition.

New trophy

The North African giants have become the first nation to win the newly unveiled CHAN trophy that features a sleek, contemporary design, combining gold and silver elements, representing the prestige and growing stature of the tournament.

A significant detail is the 54 distinct lines encircling the trophy, symbolising the 54 African nations united with a map of the continent at its core.

The new trophy in Morocco’s cabinet stands as a powerful symbol of African football’s ongoing progress and our shared passion for the game.

First team to bag the increased price money

After edging Morocco in a pulsating encounter at Kasarani, Morocco has walked away with a whopping Ksh453 million.

This is after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently announced a 75 per cent increase in prize money for CHAN 2024, with the total purse growing by 32 per cent compared to the previous edition.

Madagascar, on the other hand, has earned Ksh155 million.

Senegal, who won the Fair Play award, pocketed Ksh90 million. The Teranga Lions were noted as one of the competition’s lowest disciplinary tallies for the West Africans, including no direct red cards.

Despite Madagascar ending Harambee Stars’ fairy tale, Benni McCarthy’s side is also poised to bank Ksh58 million for reaching the quarter-finals.

Individual awards

Morocco dominated individual awards, with Rabie Mohammed Hrimat being named the Player of the Tournament. Hrimat bagged crucial goals in the preliminary stages against Zambia and DR Congo as the North Africans went on to finish second to Kenya in Group A.

Morocco’s striker Oussama Lamlaoui took home the golden boot after topping the scoring charts as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.

Senegal’s custodian, Marc Diouf, bagged the Best Goalkeeper’s Award following an impressive display as the last line of defense.