The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support for each of its 54 member associations by 33%, raising the maximum allocation to $700,000 as part of efforts to strengthen football development across the continent.
CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe announced the increase, alongside a 20% rise in annual funding for the organisation’s zonal unions, which will now receive $900,000 each, up from $750,000.
The latest changes represent a further expansion of CAF’s financial assistance to national football associations and regional bodies under Motsepe’s leadership and that of the CAF Executive Committee.
The organisation said the additional funding reflects its commitment to making football across Africa more competitive, professionally managed and financially sustainable.
When Motsepe took office in 2021, CAF member associations received annual subventions of $200,000. That amount was subsequently doubled to $400,000 before rising to $525,000 and now reaching a maximum of $700,000.
The latest increase represents a 250% rise compared with the level of financial support provided in 2021.
CAF expects the increased allocations to help its member associations improve their football structures and expand investment in the game at different levels.
The funding is intended to support youth and women’s football, strengthen administrative systems and governance, and establish sustainable development programmes. These initiatives are also expected to create more opportunities for players, coaches, referees and other people working within the sport.
The increased subventions form part of CAF’s wider commitment to building stronger football institutions and improving the ability of national associations to manage their activities and development programmes.
Alongside the increase for member associations and zonal unions, CAF has also raised its annual financial support for the African Clubs Association (ACA).
The ACA’s allocation will increase from $400,000 to $500,000 under the revised funding structure.
Under the new arrangement, each CAF member association can receive up to $700,000 annually, while each zonal union will receive $900,000. The African Clubs Association will receive $500,000.
The latest changes mark another step in CAF’s efforts to increase financial resources available to football organisations across Africa and support the long-term development of the game.
