The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support to each of its 54 member associations from $200,000 to $700,000. This move aims to strengthen football development and administration across Africa. CAF president Patrice Motsepe disclosed the figures during the CAF Strategy Conference in Sal, Cape Verde, held from October 7 to October 9, 2026. The increase gives each national football association an additional $500,000 annually.
The funding increase was implemented in 2021, and CAF says it wants the investment to produce results, including improvements in the standard of football and refereeing across Africa. Motsepe emphasised the need for the increased investment to yield positive outcomes. The CAF president also stressed the need to invest in football academies, school competitions, amateur football, and professional leagues.
CAF aims to raise the annual amount to $1 million through sponsorships and commercial partnerships. The plan depends on attracting new sponsors and expanding commercial partnerships to generate more income for African football. This move will provide more money to support football administration and development.
Ghana is set to receive $700,000 as part of the increased funding. The country's football association will have more resources to develop the sport. The increased funding is aimed at helping national federations strengthen their operations, improve financial stability, and develop football across the continent.
The CAF Strategy Conference brought together football leaders from across Africa to discuss ways to improve the sport's development, financial stability, and competitiveness. The conference also focused on lessons from Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and preparations for the 2030 tournament.
Motsepe reinforced his commitment to African football by increasing the annual financial support to each of the 54 Member Associations. The increased funding is an important investment in the future of African football, as stronger federations mean better opportunities to develop local talent, improve football structures, and grow the game across Africa.
The conference provided a platform for football leaders to discuss the challenges facing African football and potential solutions. The increased funding is a step towards addressing some of these challenges and improving the sport's development across the continent. CAF's efforts to improve football administration and raise standards across Africa are ongoing.
Key points
- CAF increases annual funding for African football associations from $200,000 to $700,000
- CAF aims to raise the annual amount to $1 million through sponsorships and commercial partnerships
- The increased funding is aimed at helping national federations strengthen their operations, improve financial stability, and develop football across the continent
