CAF Boosts WAFCON Prize Money by 45%

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024.

The winner’s prize money has been doubled to $1 million, a 100% increase from the 2022 edition, while the total prize money has been boosted by 45% to over $3.4 million.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe expressed the confederation’s commitment to developing and growing women’s football in Africa. “The confederation is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of women’s football in Africa,” he said. “The 100 percent increase in the prize money of the winner of the tournament and the 45 percent total increase should contribute to the increase of the salaries of women football players, coaches, and employees.”

Motsepe also highlighted the improving quality and standard of women’s football in Africa, noting the growing interest from fans, broadcasting viewers, and sponsors.

“The quality and standard of women’s football in Africa is consistently improving and is world-class,” he said. “We are excited about the substantial increase in the number of fans, broadcasting viewers, and sponsors in this tournament.”

The participating National Teams will receive:

• Winner: USD 1 000 000
• Runner-up: USD 500 000
• Third place: USD 350 000
• Fourth place: USD 300 000
• Quarter-finalists (4 Teams): USD 200 000 for each team
• 3rd of the group: USD 150 000
• 4th of the group (3 teams): USD 125 000 for each team

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: USD 3 475 000. (NAN)

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