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CAF announces 50% increase in prize money for 2024 Women’s Champions League

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 50 per cent increase in prize money for the 2024 Women’s Champions League which kicks off on Saturday, November 9 in Morocco.

With the substantial increase, the winner of the 2024 edition of the championship will go home with a whopping $600,000, representing a 52% upgrade from previous years.

In a statement on Thursday, CAF further promised financial support for every participating club, with each team guaranteed at least $150,000.

“The increased prize money is part of CAF’s broader commitment to grow women’s football across Africa, with ambitions to invest further in youth academies and enhance the appeal of CAF competitions globally,” the CAF statement said in part.

It also gave a breakdown of this year’s prize structure:

– Winner: $600,000

– Runner-up: $400,000

– 3rd Place: $350,000

– 4th Place: $300,000

– 3rd in Group: $200,000 each

– 4th in Group: $150,000 each

The African Women’s Champions League was launched in 2021 under President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, and has quickly become the highlight of African women’s football.

This year’s increased investment is expected to strengthen the tournament’s appeal and inspire greater participation across the continent.

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South Africa’s FA president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud, theft allegations

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The President of South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, has been arrested on allegations of fraud and theft.

Jordaan, who was pivotal to the country hosting the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament in Africa in 2010, is being accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of SAFA funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.

His arrest follows a raid carried out by the country’s Special Investigating Unit (SPU) at the offices of SAFA in March where it was alleged that an assortment of electronic gadgets and files were seized for further investigation, thus leading to the arrest.

SA Police spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, who confirmed Jordaan’s arrest, told journalists that he was
arrested along with one other official and a businessman and are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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Ghana Black Stars in disarray as 8 players withdraw from 2025 Afcon qualifiers

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The chances of the Black Stars of Ghana qualifying for the 2025 AFCON seems slimmer by the day with the withdrawal of eight first team players from the squad as the team prepares for crucial qualifiers against against Angola on November 15 in Luanda and against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18.

The latest to pull out of the double headed qualifiers are Inaki Williams and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries, with the withdrawals forcing head coach Otto Addo, to scramble for last minute replacements to reshape his squad with little time to spare.

Other top stars who have withdrawn from the team are Thomas Partey, Tariq Lamptey and Jerome Opoku

Others are Jonas Adjetey, Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil, all of whom have been sidelined due to injuries or personal reasons.

Ghana currently sits in third place in Group F with two points, trailing Angola, who leads with 12 points, and Sudan with seven points.

To stand any chance of qualifying, the Black Stars must win all their remaining matches and hope Sudan stumble in their final games.

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