Ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN 2023), Djamel Belmadi, the coach of the Algerian national team, stands as the highest paid coach among the tournament’s top managers.
Belmadi, at the helm of the Algerian team, commands a monthly salary of €208,000, surpassing Egypt’s coach Rui Vitoria, who secures the second spot with an approximate monthly income of €200,000, as per disclosed figures.
Among the top earners in the CAN, Ivory Coast’s coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, follows closely, boasting an impressive salary of €108,000 per month, solidifying his place in the league of the highest-paid coaches.
Moroccan tactician Walid Regragui, credited for steering the Atlas Lions to a historic FIFA World Cup semi-final, holds a noteworthy position with a monthly salary estimated at €60,000.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s Hugo Broos rounds up the top five with a monthly earning of €50,000.
The list of the 15 highest-paid coaches for CAN 2023 unveils a spectrum of remuneration, with notable figures including José Peseiro of Nigeria earning €46,500 per month, Chris Hughton of Ghana securing €46,000, and Senegal’s Aliou Cissé sharing the same figure.
Further down the list, coaches like Sebastien Desabre from the Democratic Republic of Congo (€41,373), Kaba Diawara from Guinea-Conakry (€30,000), and Rigobert Song from Cameroon (€29,000) showcase a range of compensation for their managerial roles.
The remuneration range continues, with coaches like Tom Saintfiet of Gambia earning €22,982, Pedro Gonçalves of Angola at €18,382, and Jalel Kadri of Tunisia receiving €11,000 per month.
Bringing up the rear of the list, Baciro Candé from Guinea-Bissau stands at €9,000 per month.
The detailed breakdown underscores the diverse compensation packages among coaches participating in the upcoming African football showcase, CAN 2023.
