The winners of this season’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns will pocket a record prize of $6 million, highlighting the Confederation of African Football’s continued financial investment in club football across the continent.
CAF revealed that prize money for its interclub competitions has grown significantly over the last five years, with funding rising from $19 million in 2021 to $48 million in 2026.
The increase represents a 153 percent growth since Patrice Motsepe assumed office as CAF president.
According to the football body, the expansion is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving the commercial appeal, competitiveness and international visibility of African club football while helping clubs become more financially stable.
CAF noted that the improved financial structure has contributed to a record number of participating teams in both major continental competitions this season.
Under the revised reward system, the champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will earn $6 million, while the winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive $4 million.
Prize allocations across various stages of both tournaments have also been upgraded since 2021.
The governing body has additionally introduced solidarity payments for clubs competing in the preliminary rounds.
The initiative is designed to support travel, accommodation and operational expenses linked to continental competitions.
The support package, which began at $50,000 per club during the 2024/25 campaign, has now doubled to $100,000 for the current season.
CAF stated that the impact of the investment is already visible, with a record 62 clubs featuring in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and another record 58 clubs taking part in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The overall prize pool for teams reaching the group stage and beyond in the CAF Champions League has now climbed to $19.6 million, while the Confederation Cup prize fund stands at $11.9 million.
CAF believes the increased financial backing has strengthened competition levels, improved club professionalism, attracted stronger commercial partnerships and boosted global broadcast exposure for African football.
The organisation added that the strategy is also creating more sustainable opportunities for clubs, players, sponsors and broadcast partners while securing long-term growth for African interclub competitions.
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