Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is taking a decisive step forward in the professionalization of sport on the continent.
For the 2025/2026 season, prize money for interclub competitions is set to increase dramatically, with the aim of strengthening the financial stability of teams and raising the overall level of competitiveness.
By doubling certain amounts, the governing body hopes not only to attract more sponsors, but also to give clubs the means to retain their best talent in the face of the temptation to leave.
This strong signal sent to the world confirms CAF’s ambition to make its tournaments showcases of excellence, capable of eventually competing with the financial standards of other major international confederations.
The new prize money scale
CAF Champions League
Winner: $6,000,000
Runner-up: $2,000,000
Total prize money: $19,600,000
CAF Confederation Cup
Winner: $4,000,000
Runner-up: $1,000,000
Total prize money: $11,900,000
