Breaking: CAF raises annual funding for member associations to $700,000

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support to each of its 54 member associations to up to $700,000, marking a 33% rise in the latest funding boost announced by president Patrice Motsepe.

The new allocation represents an increase from the previous ceiling of $525,000, as CAF continues its stated drive to strengthen football development, improve administration and help its member associations become more financially sustainable.

Announcing the changes on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, CAF also confirmed an increase in annual funding for its zonal unions from $750,000 to $900,000, while the allocation to the African Clubs Association (ACA) will rise from $400,000 to $500,000.

The latest decision extends a series of funding increases introduced under Motsepe’s leadership. In 2021, each CAF member association received $200,000 annually.

That figure was subsequently doubled to $400,000, increased to $525,000 and has now risen to as much as $700,000.

The new ceiling represents a 250% increase on the 2021 allocation, reflecting CAF’s expanding financial commitment to football development across the continent.

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According to CAF, the additional support is intended to help national associations strengthen their football structures, invest in youth and women’s football, improve governance and administration, and develop sustainable programmes for players, coaches, referees and other stakeholders.

The increase also extends beyond national associations. CAF’s zonal unions will receive an additional $150,000 annually, a 20% increase, while the ACA’s allocation rises by $100,000, representing a 25% increase.

Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee have positioned the funding programme as part of a broader ambition to make football across Africa’s 54 member associations more competitive, professionally managed and financially sustainable.

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However, the long term impact of the increased allocations will depend on how effectively the funds are deployed, particularly in strengthening grassroots development, improving competitions and creating better pathways for young players.