{"id":4863,"date":"2025-07-09T09:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=4863"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:41:09","slug":"african-womens-football-soars-with-1-million-wafcon-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/african-womens-football-soars-with-1-million-wafcon-prize","title":{"rendered":"African women\u2019s football soars with $1m WAFCON prize"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Africa\u2019s premier women\u2019s football tournament received a record-breaking prize pool, signalling a ground-breaking new chapter for women\u2019s football on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Morocco.- The Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)<\/strong> just turned up the heat by doubling the winner\u2019s prize to an impressive $1m<\/strong>. This substantial payout is a clear sign that women\u2019s football in Africa is stepping into the big leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a landmark move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF)<\/strong> signalled its strongest commitment yet to the women\u2019s game as the competition launched in Morocco<\/strong> on July 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The grand prize of $1m is double the amount that was awarded in 2022. CAF has also boosted the total prize pool by 45 per cent, raising it to a record $3.47m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of women\u2019s football in Africa, according to CAF President Patrice Motsepe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe 100 per cent increase in the prize money of the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON tournament and the 45 per cent total increase in the prize<\/strong> money of this competition should contribute to the increase in the salaries of women football players, coaches and employees,” he said, according to Soccer Laduma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progress and pay checks in play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Nigeria\u2019s Super Falcons<\/strong>, the most decorated team in the tournament\u2019s history, this is a moment of long overdue validation. With nine titles already under their belt, they have kicked off the WAFCON tournament in commanding fashion, defeating Tunisia 3-0 in Casablanca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This financial overhaul<\/strong> sends a clear message to all players and fans alike that African women\u2019s football is no longer trailing behind and is now setting the pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s prize money is really grabbing attention. The runner-up will walk away with $500,000, while third and fourth place take home $350,000 and $300,000 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarter-finalists aren\u2019t left behind; they\u2019ll earn $200,000 each. Even teams that don\u2019t make it past the group stage still get a prize of $150,000 for third place and $125,000 for fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAF\u2019s bold financial move<\/strong> follows a wave of global change. In 2023, FIFA introduced direct payments for women\u2019s World Cup players to protect earnings and boost transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is more than a prize increase. It is a promise that African women\u2019s football is ready to thrive, no longer side lined and no longer underestimated.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> 171 horses compete at EAHGC 2025 in Morocco<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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