The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant boost in prize money for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, doubling the winner's reward and increasing the overall competition purse by 45%.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that the winner of WAFCON 2024 will now receive USD 1,000,000 — a 100% increase from the previous edition. The total prize pool for the tournament now stands at USD 3,475,000.
“CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa,” said Dr Motsepe. “The increase in prize money should contribute to the salaries of women football players, coaches, and other employees.”
Dr Motsepe also noted the growing stature of African women’s football, describing it as “world class,” while celebrating the surge in interest from fans, sponsors and broadcasters.
The new prize distribution is as follows:
- 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 each
- Third in Group: USD 150,000
- Fourth in Group (3 Teams): USD 125,000 each
CAF's move comes as anticipation builds for WAFCON 2024, which promises to be the most lucrative and widely followed edition of the tournament yet.
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