CAF has taken a major step towards elevating women’s football on the continent with a sharp boost in prize money for the upcoming 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The winner of the tournament will now receive USD 1 million, double the amount from the last edition, while the total prize pool has been increased by 45 per cent, reaching USD 3.475 million.
“CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development the growth of Women’s Football in Africa,” said CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe.
“The 100 per cent increase in the prize money of the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024 and the 45 per cent total increase in the prize money of this competition should contribute to the increase of the salaries of Women Football players, coaches and employees,” he added.
Dr Motsepe also highlighted the rising quality of the women’s game, growing viewership, and expected success of the Morocco 2024 tournament, calling it a sign of African football’s bright future.
The participating National Teams in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 will receive:
Winner: USD 1 000 000
Runner up: USD 500 000
Third place: USD 350 000
Fourth place: USD 300 000
Quarter-finalists (4 Teams): USD 200 000 for each Team
3rd of the group: USD 150 000
4th of the group (3 Teams): USD 125 000 for each Team
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: USD 3 475 000
