CAF doubles preliminary round funding to help Interclub teams
The Confederation of African Football has announced a doubled solidarity payment of USD 100,000 for clubs eliminated during the preliminary rounds of its interclub competitions.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed a significant financial boost for teams participating in its prestigious interclub tournaments.
Under the updated initiative, any club knocked out during the early preliminary stages of the Champions League or Confederation Cup will receive a solidarity grant of USD 100,000.
This marks a major increase from previous allocations, effectively doubling the financial cushion provided to smaller or developing teams.
Continental football authorities designed the scheme to offset hefty logistical expenses, including long-haul travel and accommodation costs incurred across various African regions.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe continues to champion broader financial inclusion and structural improvements throughout the sport.
Leadership believes that injecting direct funds into grassroots and emerging participants helps bridge competitive gaps, fostering healthier growth across domestic leagues on the continent.
Alongside the early-round support, overall tournament incentives have also scaled upward to reward elite excellence.
Champions of the flagship CAF Champions League are set to claim a lucrative USD 6 million prize, while the Confederation Cup winners will take home USD 4 million.
Ultimately, these concerted financial measures underline a long-term strategy to enhance the commercial viability of African football.
By easing monetary burdens for struggling squads, tournament organizers aim to make participation more sustainable and competitive for every affiliated member association.
