CAF increases prize money for Women Nations Cup
CAF increases prize money for Women Nations Cup
The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced an increase of 150% in prize money for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022.
The tournament in its 12th edition will kick-off on Saturday night with hosts Morocco playing Burkina Faso at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, in Rabat.
The overall prize money of the competition has been increased from USD 975 000 to USD 2 400 000 – an increase of almost USD 1.5 million.
The CAF President and the CAF Executive Committee has listed women’s football amongst the top priorities of CAF in the next few years while also making it globally competitive.
The winner of this year’s edition will pocket USD 500 000 – a 150% increase of USD 300 000. Previously, winners took home USD 200 000.
The prize money for runners-up has almost doubled from USD 175 000 to USD 300 000 and the semi-finalists will get USD 225 000 each – increased from USD 125 000.
