The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 33% increase in annual funding for its 54 member associations, with each eligible to receive up to $700,000 a year, up from $525,000.
If all 54 associations receive the maximum allocation, CAF’s annual funding for member associations could reach $37.8 million, compared with $28.35 million under the previous funding level.
According to CAF, the additional funding is part of a broader effort to strengthen football development, create opportunities for young players and give national associations greater capacity to develop sustainable programs.
The additional funding extends beyond national associations, with CAF raising support for its zonal unions by 20%, from $750,000 to $900,000, to support football development and competitions across the continent.
The African Clubs Association will receive a 25% increase to $500,000 to help clubs manage travel and other costs associated with competing across the continent.
The increase continues a sharp rise in CAF funding since 2021, when each member association received an annual allocation of $200,000. Funding later doubled to $400,000 before increasing to $525,000 and now up to $700,000. The latest figure represents a 250% increase from the 2021 level.
CAF said the additional financial support is intended to help member associations strengthen football development structures, invest in youth and women’s football, improve administration and governance and build sustainable programs that create opportunities for players, coaches, referees and other football stakeholders.
