By JOY ADARA, Abuja –
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4 million.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe, in a statement said, “The confederation is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa.”
He added, “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 prize money breakdown is:
– Winner: $1,000,000
– Runner-up: $500,000
– Third place: $350,000
– Fourth place: $300,000
– Quarter-finalists: $200,000 each
– Third in group stage: $150,000
– Fourth in group stage: $125,000 each
Total prize money: $3,475,000.
Motsepe further noted, “The quality and standard of women’s football in Africa is consistently improving and is world class.”
This significant increase reflects CAF’s dedication to promoting women’s football and providing a platform for female players to shine.
