CAF to pay NFF $1m annually as Motsepe confirms major funding boost

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to receive $1 million annually following the restructuring of senior national team competitions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the funding boost as part of a wider reform that includes the introduction of the African Nations League and a $1 billion commercial tender aimed at strengthening African football.

According to Motsepe, each of Africa’s 54 member associations, including Nigeria, will benefit from the new financial framework, representing a significant increase from the $200,000 previously allocated to national federations.

“The restructuring of the CAF senior national team competitions and the USD 1 billion tender that we have initiated will enable CAF to contribute USD 1 million every year to each of the 54 CAF member associations,” Motsepe said.

For Nigeria, the increased funding is expected to provide financial relief for the NFF, which oversees multiple national teams across men’s and women’s football, youth development programmes and domestic competitions.

Motsepe explained that the additional resources will be channelled into grassroots and youth football development, women’s football, club competitions and regional tournaments, areas that remain critical to the long-term growth of Nigerian football.

“We will allocate a substantial amount of financial and other resources to training and developing young boys and girls football players, as this is amongst the best investments we can make for the future of African football,” he added.

CAF also confirmed that prize money for its club competitions, including the Champions League and Confederation Cup, will be increased, with official figures to be announced after the AFCON Morocco 2025.

Motsepe stressed that the reforms were designed not only to improve finances but also to align African football calendars with global fixtures, reducing conflicts between clubs and national teams.

With Nigeria consistently represented in CAF competitions and among Africa’s leading football nations, the annual $1 million allocation is expected to play a key role in strengthening the NFF’s operations and long-term planning.

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