CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced a $13 million financial allocation to clubs participating in the 2025–26 Champions League and Confederation Cup.
For the first time in the Confederation of African Football’s history, every club entering the competitions will receive $100,000.
During his speech at the 47th CAF General Assembly on Monday, Motsepe explained the reason for reviewing the competitions’ purses.
“The $100,000 is not enough, but it helps with transport. It helps with various other issues, and that’s partly why we increased the prize money. And the $100,000 is for those who get excluded in the beginning.
“Those that stay will tend to make much, much more, a few hundred thousands more and a few millions more,” Motsepe said.
Prize money Increments
CAF Champions League winner can now earn up to $4 million, up from $2.5 million, while the Confederation Cup winner stands to gain up to $2 million, up from $1.25 million.
Motsepe emphasized that the initiative is part of CAF’s broader strategy to invest in African club football, retain talent, enhance competitiveness, and make the sport financially sustainable across the continent.
“We have to invest in African club football,” he added, noting that CAF’s improved financial health—$166 million in revenue and a $9.5 million profit in 2023–2024—has made such initiatives possible.
This season Remo Stars and Rivers United compete in the Champions League, while Abia Warriors and Kwara united qualified for the Confederation Cup.
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However, only Remo Stars and Rivers United progressed to the next stage after the first qualifying rounds.
Monday’s announcement has been widely welcomed as a historic step toward addressing the financial challenges African clubs face.
It encourages participation, and will promote professionalism in the continent’s club competitions.
