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.
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 a6y11h.
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
