Further Motivation for Title-Chasing Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards as CAF Increases Champions League Prize Money

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has significantly increased the prize money for its flagship club tournaments, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.

The winners of each competition will now receive an additional $2 million (Ksh258.6 million), continuing a trend of substantial financial investment under the leadership of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.

This latest boost fulfills a key promise made by Motsepe early in his tenure to enhance the value and prestige of African club football. The total expenditure on prize money and logistical support for the Champions League alone now surpasses the combined total for both competitions when Motsepe assumed office in March 2021.

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Under the new structure, the winners of the CAF Champions League will pocket $6 million (Ksh775 million), a substantial increase from the $2.5 million (Ksh323 million) awarded before Motsepe's presidency.

Similarly, the champions of the CAF Confederation Cup will now earn $4 million (Ksh517 million), up from the previous $1.25 million (Ksh161 million).

To further incentivize participation and alleviate the financial burden of continental travel, CAF has also introduced grants for teams eliminated in the preliminary rounds.

This support, which began at $50,000 (Ksh6.4 million) for the 2024/25 season, has been doubled to $100,000 (Ksh12.9 million) for the 2025/26 campaign. These measures have contributed to a record 130 clubs participating across both competitions this season.

Overall, CAF's total investment in its club competitions has surged from $18.8 million (Ksh2.4 million) in 2021 to $42 million (Ksh5.4 billion) this season. The quarter-final stages of both tournaments are set to take place this weekend.