As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its semi-final stage, one striking aspect of the tournament is the sheer market value of the squads competing for the continental crown.
Morocco tops the chart, reflecting the growing commercial weight of Africa’s top players and the continued rise of the Atlas Lions on the global stage.
Morocco (€435.55 million)
The Atlas Lions boast the highest collective market value among the semi-finalists, with a total of €435.55 million. Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi alone contributes €80 million to that figure, nearly 18.4% of the team’s total.
Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz follows at €35 million, while Bilal El Khannous and Ismaila Sibarri each add €32 million.
Morocco’s valuation underscores the club-level success and international exposure of its stars, reflecting consistent achievements since the nation’s fourth-place finish at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Senegal (€405.90 million)
Senegal ranks second with a squad value of €405.90 million. Though lacking the astronomical individual figures seen in other teams, the Teranga Lions have depth, with standout European-based talents including Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye and Bayern Munich’s Nicolas Jackson, each valued at €45 million.
Their squad demonstrates a balance of experience and rising talent capable of competing at the highest level.
Nigeria (€281.33 million)
The Super Eagles hold third place at €281.33 million, heavily influenced by Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen (€75 million) and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman (€35 million).
Nigeria’s valuation highlights its reliance on key attacking stars, though it has enough depth to challenge for continental honors, as shown by its quarter-final victory over Algeria.
Egypt (€136.20 million)
The Pharaohs rank fourth with a total value of €136.20 million, surprisingly high for a squad with most players in domestic leagues.
Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush (€65 million) and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (€30 million) make up the bulk of the valuation, supported by Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet (€4.5 million) and domestic-based talents Mustafa Mohamed, Imam Ashour, and Ibrahim Adel (€4 million each).
The market value analysis offers a fresh perspective on AFCON 2025, emphasizing not only the quality on the pitch but the growing economic influence of Africa’s top players as Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, and Egypt vie for the title.
