A Historic First at CAF… What Is It About?

CAF: spectacular increase in grants to African federations on the way

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A Historic First at CAF… What Is It About?

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African national federations could soon benefit from a significant increase in their annual grants. According to Ghanaian journalist Mickey Jnr, financial assistance from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) could rise from $200,000 to $700,000 per federation.

🔴CAF Raises Grants to 54 Member Associations From $200,000 to $700,000🔴 Sal — Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has said grants to the 54 member associations have been raised from just over 200 000 dollars to 700 000 dollars, and that results matter more than the cheque. He was opening a strategy conference on Sal Island in Cape Verde on Thursday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Cape Verde’s president, Janira Hopffer Almada. Read more⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/UEmh4KhX22 #CAF
— Central News (@centralnewsza) October 9, 2026

CAF considering tripling its grants

According to this information, each member federation could receive an additional $500,000 per year, representing a 250% increase compared with the current amount. This increase would concern all 54 CAF member associations.

The additional funds would notably make it possible to develop sports infrastructure and academies, support school football and strengthen the identification of young talent across the continent.

This prospect comes after the CAF strategy conference, held from October 7 to 9 on Sal Island, Cape Verde. The governing body’s president, Patrice Motsepe, is even reportedly aiming to raise the annual grant to $1 million per federation, subject to the arrival of new commercial partners.

Ghanaian journalist Mickey Jnr welcomed the initiative and said:

"A BIG WIN FOR AFRICAN FOOTBALL!

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his commitment to African football by increasing the annual financial support granted to each of the 54 member associations from $200,000 to $700,000!

This increase is intended to help national federations strengthen their operational capacity, consolidate their financial stability and develop football across the continent.

Dr Patrice Motsepe deserves to be commended for recognising the financial difficulties faced by many African federations and for taking steps to provide them with greater support.

This is an important investment in the future of African football.

Stronger federations offer better opportunities to develop local talent, improve football structures and promote the growth of the sport across Africa.

When national federations have the necessary support, African football benefits from a stronger foundation for development. "

🚨 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋! 🌍👏 CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has reinforced his commitment to African football by increasing the annual financial support to each of the 54 Member Associations from US$200,000 to US$700,000! The increased funding is aimed at helping national federations strengthen their operations, improve financial stability and develop football across the continent. Credit to Dr Patrice Motsepe for recognising the financial challenges facing many African federations and taking steps to provide greater support. This is an important investment in the future of African football. Stronger federations mean better opportunities to develop local talent, improve football structures and grow the game across Africa. When national federations receive the support they need, African football has a stronger foundation to grow. #AfricanFootball #CAF #PatriceMotsepe
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 11, 2026

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