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CAF raises WAFCON total prize money to $3.4 million

“The quality and standard of women’s football in Africa are consistently improving and are world-class,” said CAF president.

• July 4, 2025
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The Confederation of African Football has increased the prize money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 by 100% and the total prize money by 45%.

According to Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF, the winner of this edition will receive $1 million, up from $500,000 in 2022, with total prize money increased to over $3.4 million from $2.4 million.

“The confederation is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of women’s football in Africa.

“The 100 per cent increase in the prize money of the winner of the tournament and the 45 per cent total increase should contribute to the increase of the salaries of women football players, coaches and employees.

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

The participating national teams will receive:
Winners: $1 million
Runners-up: $500,000
Third place: $350,000
Fourth place: $300,000
Quarter-finalists (four teams): $200,000 for each team
Third of the group: $150,000
Fourth of the group (three teams): $125,000 for each team
Total prize money: $3,475,000.

(NAN)

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