African Champions League prize money will increase by 50 percent; The Confederation Cup payout has been doubled

Africa’s top club competitions will see an increase in prize money of up to 100 percent this season, with Champions League and Confederation Cup payouts increasing by a total of $4 million to strengthen the continent’s teams globally, the CAF president said on Monday.

Winners of the CAF Champions League in the 2025-26 campaign will earn $6 million, a 50 percent increase, while the Confederation Cup champions will receive $4 million, double the current price.

CAF said the latest changes see a steep increase in prize money since President Patrice Motsepe took over in 2021 rfss7j.

Over the past five years, the Champions League prize pool has increased by 140 percent, from $2.5 million to $6 million, while Confederation Cup payouts have increased by 220 percent, from $1.25 million to $4 million.

Total annual prize money and solidarity payments for African clubs increased from $18.8 million in 2021 to more than $42 million – an increase of 123.4 percent, CAF said.

Motsepe introduced payments for clubs eliminated in the preliminary rounds, allocating $50,000 per team in 2024 and doubling that to $100,000 for 2025.

CAF said the extensive financial support has helped increase participation in the 2025/26 Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions to a record 130 clubs.

The two-legged CAF Champions League final will be played on May 15 and 24 this year, while the Confederation Cup final dates are May 9 and 16, CAF added.

Published on March 10, 2026