With just a few days remaining until the commencement of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast (AFCON), anticipation is building.
The West African country is set to welcome the entire African continent for the second time in history, marking the first occasion since its previous hosting in 1984
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, heads into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as one of the top earners.
The highest-paid coach is Djamel Belmadi- €208,000 per month.
Assuming the managerial role of the Algerian national team on August 2, 2018, 46-year-old Belmadi quickly made his mark.
Steering Algeria to victory, he secured his first international trophy for the country during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Desert Foxes of Algeria head coach team’s flawless journey to the final included notable wins over Senegal in both the group stage and the ultimate showdown.
At the upcoming AFCON, Belmadi stands as the highest-paid coach, boasting a monthly salary estimated at €208,000
Taking the number two position is the former Al Nassr and Spartak Moscow, Benfica coach Rui Victoria- €200,000 per month.
Taking the helm of the Egyptian national team on July 12, 2022, 53-year-old Rui Vitoria, inked a four-year contract. As per the terms of his agreement with Egypt, Vitória commands an impressive monthly salary of €200,000.
On the third list of the highest-paid coach is Jean Louis Gasset – €108,000 per month.
At 70 years old, this French ex-midfielder now serves as the current manager of the Ivory Coast National Team. The coach from Ivory Coast commands an impressive monthly salary of €108,000.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria coach José Peseiro earn €70,000 per month.
Jose Peseiro is entrusted with guiding the Super Eagles to their fourth continental crown. On May 15, 2022, Peseiro assumed the role of the head coach for the Nigerian Men’s Football Team.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese currently earns $50,000 per month
The fifth highest-paid coach is Walid Regragui- €60,000 per month.
After guiding Morocco to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance since 1986, and achieving further success by reaching the quarter-finals with a penalty shootout victory over Spain in the round of 16, Walid is set to lead the Moroccan National Team in the 2023 AFCON.
The Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos earn €50,000 per month.
Hugo was named Head Coach for the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on May 5, 2021, and is gearing up to participate in the AFCON tournament for the second time in his career.
His prior experience includes leading the Cameroon National Team to victory in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The defending champions national team coach Aliou Cissé is the 7th highest paid coach as €46,000 per month.
At the age of 47, Aliou Cisse is set to undertake the challenge of defending the AFCON trophy in 2023. His previous success includes leading Senegal to victory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, where they secured their first title by defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the final.
Chris Hughton- €46,000 per month.
Chris Hughton, the Head Coach of the Black Stars, ranks as the 8th highest-paid coach at the 2023 African Cup of Nations Tournament.
The 65-year-old assumed the position as head coach of the Ghana national team on February 12, 2023, and is poised to guide the team in his inaugural AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
Rigobert Song – €29,000 per month.
Rigobert Song, the Head Coach of Cameroon, holds the 9th position among the highest-paid coaches at the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament. Following their hosting of the previous edition, where they reached the semi-finals on home soil, Song aims to surpass the semi-final stage in Ivory Coast.
Jalal Kadri- €11,000 per month.
At 52 years old, Jalal Kadri holds the 10th position among the highest-paid coaches in the lineup for the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast. His tenure as Tunisia’s head coach began on January 23, 2022.
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