Motsepe Announces Increase in Prize Money for CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup Winners

In a significant boost for African football, Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has unveiled a remarkable increase in prize money for the winners of both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Effective for the 2025/26 season, the prize for the Champions League winner will rise to $6 million, marking a substantial 50% increase from the previous $4 million. Meanwhile, the Confederation Cup will see its winner rewarded with $4 million, reflecting a dramatic 100% increase from its prior amount of $2 million.

Motsepe’s leadership has been transformative, with the prize money for the Champions League having increased from $2.5 million to $6 million since he took office, representing a staggering 140% increase. Similarly, the Confederation Cup has seen its winner’s prize escalate by an impressive 220% from $1.25 million to $4 million in the same period. These enhancements will elevate the overall prize money and solidarity payments to African clubs to over $42 million per season, which is an increase of 114% since Motsepe’s election as president of CAF.

This increase comes at a time when the financial landscape of African football is evolving, and it underscores CAF’s commitment to enhancing the competitive nature of its tournaments. In comparison, the total prize money allocated by CAF in 2021 was only $18.8 million, highlighting the significant strides made under Motsepe’s stewardship. This initiative not only aims to reward clubs for their performance but also encourages further investment in the sport across the continent.