The Confederation of African Football has increased its annual funding for each of its 54 member associations from $525,000 to a maximum of $700,000, a rise of about 33 per cent.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the change on October 14, saying the additional support is intended to strengthen football development and administration across the continent.
The increase follows a series of funding boosts since 2021, when associations received $200,000 a year. The allocation later rose to $400,000, then $525,000, before reaching the new ceiling. That amounts to a 250 per cent increase since 2021.
The higher allocation could give national federations more room to support grassroots and youth football, coaching, women’s competitions, referee training and domestic leagues. CAF has not detailed specific spending conditions for the new funding.
