The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support for each of its 54 member associations to up to $700,000, providing the Ghana Football Association (GFA) with a substantial increase in funding for football development.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the revised allocation, which represents a 33% rise from the previous annual subvention of $525,000. The new structure is intended to give national associations greater financial capacity to support football programmes and improve their operations.
CAF’s annual funding has now risen steadily from $200,000 in 2021 to $400,000, then $525,000, and finally up to $700,000. The latest figure is a 250% increase compared with the amount allocated in 2021.
The organisation said the additional money is designed to help member associations strengthen their football development systems and invest in key areas of the game. Those priorities include youth football, women’s football, administration and governance.
CAF also said the increased funding should help create more sustainable opportunities for players, coaches and referees across its 54 member associations.
For the GFA, the higher allocation could support the expansion of development programmes and the strengthening of its administrative structures. The impact of the increase will depend on how effectively the additional resources are converted into practical improvements across Ghanaian football.
The funding increase is not limited to national associations. CAF’s zonal unions will receive a 20% rise in their annual subvention, taking it from $750,000 to $900,000.
The African Clubs Association will also benefit from an increased allocation. Its funding will rise from $400,000 to $500,000 under the revised arrangements.
Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee said the changes form part of a wider commitment to making football across Africa more competitive and financially sustainable.
The new allocations are therefore intended to provide broader support throughout the continent, from national football development and governance to the work of zonal unions and clubs.
