CAF Awards Shs550m For Each Women Team

Each women’s football team competing in this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco will receive Shs550 million ($150,000), as confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The CAF Women’s Champions League, launched in 2021 under the leadership of Dr. Patrice Motsepe, is set to feature eight teams this year. The tournament kicks off this Saturday and will wrap up on November 23, 2024.

CAF has announced a 52% increase in the prize pool this year, raising it to $2.35 million (Shs8.6 billion).

Every team participating will be awarded $150,000, while the champions will secure a grand prize of $600,000 (Shs2.2 billion). The runner-up will receive $400,000, the third-placed team will get $350,000, and the fourth-placed team will earn $300,000.

Additionally, the team finishing third in its group will receive $200,000, while the fourth-placed team in the group will take home $150,000.

CAF highlighted that this increase in prize money demonstrates its dedication to advancing women’s football across Africa.

“CAF is devoted to the growth of women’s football in Africa. President Motsepe’s vision includes investing in youth academies for boys and girls and continuously raising prize money for all CAF competitions to enhance their global competitiveness and appeal,” the organisation stated.

Teams competing in this year’s Champions League include Aigles de la Médina, AS FAR, CBE, UWC Ladies, Edo Queens, FC Masar, Mamelodi Sundowns, and TP Mazembe.