The Confederation of African Football has increased the prize money for TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 by 100% and the total prize money of this competition by 45%.
While announcing the new prize money structure, CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe termed the move as part of their continued commitment to the development and growth of women’s football in Africa.
“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.” Said Motsepe
Winners for this year’s edition, which gets underway tomorrow, 5th July, in Morocco, are set to pocket USD 1 million, equivalent to Ksh 129 million, while the runner-up will be rewarded USD 500,000 and USD 350,000 for the bronze medallist.
The fourth-placed team will walk away with USD 300,000, while losing quarter finalists will receive USD 200,000 each and USD 150,000 each for nations which finish 3rd in their groups, while USD 125,000 is allocated for each team that will finish fourth in their pools.
The total prize money for this year’s edition in Morocco is USD 3,475,000.
Hosts Morocco will play Zambia in the opening match tomorrow at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat from 11pm, which will be beamed live on KBC Channel 1.
Group A
Morocco
Zambia
D.R. Congo
Senegal
Group B
Nigeria
Algeria
Botswana
Tunisia
Group C
Ghana
South Africa
Mali
Tanzania
Tournament Venues
Rabat – Olympic Stadium (21,000)
Casablanca – Larbi Zaouli (30,000) & Père Jégo (10,000)
Mohammédia – El Bachir (15,000)
Oujda – Honour Stadium (35,000)
Berkane – Berkane Stadium (12,000)
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