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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the Women’s Champions League, reflecting its commitment to advancing women’s football across the continent.
This year’s edition, which begins this Saturday in Morocco, will see eight African clubs compete over a two-week tournament.
To mark the occasion, CAF has raised the total prize fund by 52% to $2.35 million since the competition’s inaugural season in 2021, in a move aimed at further supporting participating teams.
Each club taking part in the 2024 tournament is guaranteed a minimum of $150,000.
The champion will take home $600,000, while the runner-up will earn $400,000.
The team finishing in third place will receive $350,000, and the fourth-placed club will be awarded $300,000.
Additionally, the third-place teams in each group stage will secure $200,000, while those in fourth place will receive $150,000.
Making their debut this year, Senegal’s Aigles de la Médina enter the competition after their triumph at the UFOA A tournament held in Sierra Leone last August.
They will compete alongside some of Africa’s elite, including reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa and 2022 champions AS FAR, who will host the event in Morocco.
Other teams vying for the title include Nigeria’s Edo Queens (UFOA B), TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo (UNIFFAC), Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CECAFA), University of Western Cape from South Africa (COSAFA), and Egypt’s Tutankhamun (UNAF).
“The CAF is committed to developing and promoting women’s football in Africa, investing in academies for both boys and girls, and increasing prize money across all of its competitions,” stated the continent’s football governing body.
CAF’s decision is seen as a pivotal moment in boosting the visibility, competitiveness, and support for women’s football across Africa.