The finals of the CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup are set to offer more than just continental glory; the winners in the 2025/26 season will receive record-breaking prize money.
In the Champions League final, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s AS FAR, while Algeria’s USM Alger will compete against Egypt’s Zamalek in the Confederation Cup.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe recently announced that the Champions League winners will earn USD 6 million, up from USD 4 million, a significant 50 percent increase, reflecting a rise from the USD 2.5 million that winners received in 2021.
The Confederation Cup has experienced even bigger gains, with prize money doubling from USD 2 million to USD 4 million. Both USM and Zamalek are recent champions, with USM winning in 2023 and Zamalek following in the next season.
CAF’s commitment to investing in African club football extends beyond the finalists. In a bid to assist clubs facing logistical challenges, Dr Motsepe announced that clubs eliminated in the preliminary stages will now receive USD 100,000 each, doubling previous support.
As a result, a record 130 clubs from across Africa will participate in both tournaments in the 2025/26 season.
This increase in prize money is part of CAF’s strategy to boost the value and competitiveness of African football, helping clubs develop talent and compete more effectively on the global stage.
