The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased annual funding for each of its 54 member associations by 33 per cent, raising the allocation to 700,000 dollars to support football development across the continent.
CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, announced the increase in a statement shared on the organisation’s official X account on Wednesday.
Under the revised funding structure, CAF’s zonal unions will receive 900,000 dollars annually, representing a 20 per cent increase from the previous allocation of 750,000 dollars.
The continental football governing body said the adjustment reflects its commitment to building world-class and financially sustainable football structures across Africa.
CAF’s annual funding for member associations has risen steadily in recent years, from 200,000 dollars in 2021 to 400,000 dollars, then 525,000 dollars, and now 700,000 dollars.
The increased allocation is expected to support administrative operations, facility upgrades, grassroots football programmes and other development initiatives by national football federations.
Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee have continued to emphasise the need to strengthen football development and improve the financial sustainability of the game across the continent.
However, CAF has not provided a detailed breakdown of how the additional funds should be allocated or spent by member associations.
