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WAFCON winner to get $1m as CAF raises cash prize

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money of the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 by 100%.

CAF also increased the total prize money by 45%.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced this in a statement on Friday.

Motsepe said the winner of the 2024 WAFCON will get $1 million as against $500,000 in 2022, with the total prize money increased from $2.4 million to over $3.4 million.

Motsepe said: “The confederation is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa.

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“The 100 per cent increase in the prize money of the winner of the tournament and the 45 per cent total increase should contribute to the increase of the salaries of women football players, coaches, and employees.

“The quality and standard of women’s football in Africa is consistently improving and is world-class.

“We are excited about the substantial increase in the number of fans, broadcasting viewers and sponsors in this tournament.”

The participating national teams will receive:

  • Winner: $1,000,000
  • Runner up: $500,000
  • Third place: $350,000
  • Fourth place: $300,000
  • Quarter-finalists (4 teams): $200,000 for each team
  • 3rd of the group: $150,000
  • 4th of the group (3 teams): $125,000 for each team

Total prize money: $3,475,000.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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