CAF increases WAFCON prize pot

Friday Jul 04, 2025. 14:00

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an increase in the total prize money awarded to all teams participating at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) this month.

This is according to a statement released by CAF on its official website on Thursday.

The winner’s prize money has been bumped up by 100%, with the team that takes home the trophy now pocketing $1 000 000.

The total prize money for the tournament has been inflated by 45%.

The increased pot will be divided as follows, according to the statement:

Winner: $1 000 000

Runner up: $500 000

Third place: $350 000

Fourth place: $300 000

Quarter-finalists (4 teams): $200 000 for each team

3rd of the group: $150 000

4th of the group (3 teams): $125 000 for each team

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe stated that the increased prize money “should contribute to the increase of the salaries of Women Football players, coaches and employees.”

“CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa,” said Motsepe in the statement released by CAF.

“The quality and standard of Women’s Football in Africa is consistently improving and is world class.

“We are excited about the substantial increase in the number of fans, broadcasting viewers and sponsors in the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024. This Competition is going to be enormously successful,” he said.

The opening game of the tournament will take place on Saturday between hosts Morocco and Zambia at the Stade Olympique de Rabat.

By Nic Gleeson