CAF raises annual funding for football associations to $700,000

The Confederation of African Football has raised the yearly funding for its 54 member associations by 33 percent, bringing the total to $700,000. This move aims to boost football development across Africa.

CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, shared the news on Wednesday via a post from CAF media's X handle. He also announced that the annual funding for the zonal unions has increased to $900,000.

"Under the new funding structure, each of CAF’s 54 member associations will receive up to $700,000 annually, while the zonal unions will receive $900,000, representing a 20 percent increase from the previous allocation of $750,000," he said.

CAF stated that this increase is part of its promise to make football in its 54 member associations world-class and financially sustainable.

The organization described this adjustment as "another significant increase in CAF’s financial support for its Member Associations" under Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee.

This new funding marks a steady growth in financial support for national football associations since Motsepe took charge of the continental body. In 2021, each member association got $200,000 annually. This amount was later increased to $400,000, then $525,000, and now $700,000.

The latest increase is meant to give national football federations more resources. This will help them strengthen administration, improve facilities, and support grassroots and other football development programs.

CAF mentioned that this initiative shows Motsepe’s dedication to making football in Africa’s 54 member associations "world-class and self-sustaining".

The yearly funding for zonal unions has also risen from $750,000 to $900,000. This gives more financial support to regional football bodies.

This latest change is part of CAF’s wider efforts to boost the financial strength of its member associations. It also aims to improve the management and development of football across Africa.

While the announcement confirmed the new yearly allocations, it did not give further details on how the individual associations should use the extra funds.