The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, announced a significant increase in the annual financial support allocated by CAF to its member federations. This step aims to strengthen the independence of the federations and develop football on the African continent, with grant amounts rising to $700,000 annually per federation, an increase of 33 percent. This decision is part of CAF’s strategy to support infrastructure and improve playing conditions.
The new increase also includes additional support for regional federations, with each share rising from $750,000 to $900,000, a 20 percent increase. The support for the African Clubs Association will also see a rise from $400,000 to $500,000. This approach reflects CAF’s commitment to providing the necessary financial resources for all components of the African football system.
The annual grants for member federations have notably developed over the past years, having been $200,000 in 2021, then increasing to $400,000, then $525,000, and now stabilizing at $700,000. This 250 percent increase over five years confirms CAF’s ongoing efforts to enhance the federations’ capacity to launch sustainable development projects, focusing on youth categories and women’s football.
Through this increased financial support, CAF bets on expanding the investment base in African football and creating a better environment for players, coaches, and referees. It also aims to enable national federations to develop their programs according to their needs, contributing to raising the level of competitions both locally and continentally. These measures are part of a series of financial steps taken by the leadership of Motsepe since assuming the presidency, aimed at strengthening the federations’ self-resources and ensuring the sustainability of the football system in the long term.
