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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue, the top five highest-paid coaches of African national teams have been disclosed.
The coach of the Algeria national football team, Vladimir Petkovic, is currently the highest-paid African national team coach.
According to Sporty TV, the 62-year-old Bosnian and Herzegovinian coach receives a salary of 1.6 million euros from the Algerian football federation.
Petkovic has successfully led Algeria to qualify for the World Cup after their impressive 3-0 victory over Somalia, placing him ahead of notable coaches such as Aliou Cisse and Hugo Broos.
Both Cisse and Broos earn 912,000 euros as the coaches of Libya and South Africa, respectively.
Here are the top five highest-paid African national team coaches:
- Petkovic (Algeria) – 1.6 million euros.
- Aliou Cisse (Libya) – 912,000 euros.
- Hugo Broos (South Africa) – 912,000 euros.
- Emerse Fae (Ivory Coast) – 900,000 euros.
- Walid Regragui (Morocco) – 840,000 euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid African national team coach?
Vladimir Petkovic, the coach of the Algeria national football team, is the highest-paid African national team coach, earning 1.6 million euros.
What are the salaries of the top five highest-paid African national team coaches?
The top five highest-paid African national team coaches are:
1. Vladimir Petkovic (Algeria) – 1.6 million euros
2. Aliou Cisse (Libya) – 912,000 euros
3. Hugo Broos (South Africa) – 912,000 euros
4. Emerse Fae (Ivory Coast) – 900,000 euros
5. Walid Regragui (Morocco) – 840,000 euros.
