The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the 2024 CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The total prize money has been increased by 45%, with the winner’s cash prize doubling to $1 million.
According to CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, this increase is expected to positively impact 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,” Dr. Motsepe said. “The 100% increase in the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024 and the 45% total increase in the Prize Money of this Competition should contribute to the increase of the salaries of Women Football players, coaches and employees.”
The prize money breakdown is as follows:- Winner: $1 million- 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 eachDr. Motsepe added, “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.”
