Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be eyeing a record-breaking $1 million prize if they emerge as champions at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will run from July 5 to July 26 in Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the development on Thursday, announcing that the prize money for the WAFCON winner has been doubled. In addition, the total prize pool for the tournament has been increased by 45%.
Reacting to the development, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe emphasised the organization’s continued efforts to advance women’s football across the continent.
“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 Dr. Motsepe.
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He also noted the steady rise in the quality of women’s football in Africa, describing it as world-class: “The quality and standard of Women’s Football in Africa is consistently improving and is world class.”
Dr. Motsepe added that the 2024 WAFCON is expected to draw significant fan interest, with growing numbers in stadium attendance, broadcast audiences, and sponsorship engagements.
“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.”
According to CAF, the participating national teams in the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 will receive:
Winner: USD 1 000 000
Runner up: USD 500 000
Third place: USD 350 000
Fourth place: USD 300 000
Quarter-finalists (4 Teams): USD 200 000 for each Team
3rd of the group: USD 150 000
4th of the group (3 Teams): USD 125 000 for each Team
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: USD 3 475 000
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