The Dr Patrice Motsepe-led CAF has officially announced a 100 percent increase in the prize money for the winners of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, on the eve of the tournament’s commencement.
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Women’s football’s biggest African tournament is set to kick off for the 15th time this weekend, with the 2025 WAFCON set to take place in Morocco for the second successive occasion. South Africa, the defending champions, won the previous edition and will be looking to retain their status as African champions at this tournament as well.
For the last WAFCON, Motsepe increased the prize money pool by 150 percent, taking the winnings on offer from $975 000 (R17.1 million) to $2.4 million (R42.1 million).
Now, the former Mamelodi Sundowns chairman has once again taken the initiative to raise the prize money, as his administration continues to work towards better compensating winners of competitions on the continent.
“CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa,” the South African football executive said, as per an official statement from African football’s governing body.
“The 100% increase in the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024 and the 45% total increase in the Prize Money of this Competition should contribute to the increase of the salaries of Women Football players, coaches and employees.
“The quality and standard of Women’s Football in Africa is consistently improving and is world class.
“We are excited about the substantial increase in the number of fans, broadcasting viewers and sponsors in the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024. This Competition is going to be enormously successful.”
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The statement went on to further break down how the $3 475 000 (R61 million) prize money will be distributed, stating that participants will receive the following amounts:
Winners: $1 million (R17.5 million)
Runners-up: $500 000 (R8.7 million)
Third place: $350 000 (R6.1 million)
Fourth place: $300 000 (R5.2 million)
Quarter-finalists (4 teams): $200 000 each (R3.5 million)
Third in group: $150 000 (R2.6 million)
Fourth in group (3 teams): $125 000 (R2.1 million) each
