Millions Chiefs, Pirates & Sundowns will pocket by playing in CAF inter-club competitions

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Millions Chiefs, Pirates & Sundowns will pocket by playing in CAF inter-club competitions
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Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch are set to be rewarded approximately R1.7 million if they retain their status in CAF Inter-club competitions.

Currently, Masandawana and the Sea Robbers are competing in the CAF Champions League while Amakhosi and Stellies are representing the country in the CAF Confederation Cup. In the current set-up, the top two teams in the Premier Soccer League qualify to take part in the former, while a third-placed side play in the latter.

The Nedbank Cup champions get a ticket to compete in Africa's second-tier competition as well.

In their annual financial report, CAF have now confirmed a healthy financial profit and confirmed the new rewards in the preliminary rounds of the yearly competition. 

CAF announces new profits

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“The Confederation of African Football, CAF, under the leadership of President Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced a return to profitability, reversing several years of financial deficits and achieving significant growth as part of the organisation’s turnaround strategy adopted in 2021,” they said in a statement.

“CAF has reported a net profit of USD 9.48 million for the 2023–2024 financial year, marking the first profit declared in several years. This achievement reflects a strong increase in commercial revenues, driven by the growing global appeal of African football, the addition of new sponsors, and the implementation of strict financial controls by the CAF leadership.

“This turnaround reflects CAF’s strengthened commercial strategy and commitment to ensuring that financial growth directly benefits players, clubs, and Member Associations. CAF’s revenues continued to grow – now up to USD 166.42 million.  Expenditure priorities are aligned to football growth: prize money (USD 81m), tournament organisation (USD 19m), football development (USD 35m), and governance & administration (USD 21m).”

How much will clubs get?

Mamelodi Sundowns players
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating a goal – Picture courtesy of Mamelodi Sundowms

“CAF Champions League: Winners’ prize money increased by 60% to USD 4 million; overall prize money increased 41% to USD 17.6 million,” they continued.

“Preliminary Rounds Support: From 2025–26, Clubs that Qualify for the CAF Interclub Preliminary rounds (CAF Confederation Cup and TotalEnergies CAF Champions League) will each receive USD 100,000.

“CAF Women’s Champions League: Total prize money went up by 52% to USD 600,000 for the winners; group-stage teams also benefit from increased allocations. CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024: Prize money rose 32% to USD 10.5 million, with winners receiving USD 3.5 million (+75%).

“CAF Super Cup: Winners’ prize money increased 150% to USD 500,000. CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON): Nigeria, as champions, earned USD 1 million, double the previous edition. The overall pool rose 45% to USD 3.475 million.

“CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023: Winners received USD 7 million, a 40% increase, with total prize money standing at USD 32 million,” they concluded.

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