The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for the CAF Champions League to 6 million US dollars, while the prize money for the CAF Confederation Cup has become 4 million dollars, according to an announcement made on Monday.

CAF stated that its President announced “an increase of 2 million US dollars in the prize money for the CAF Champions League winner, in addition to another increase of the same value for the CAF Confederation Cup winner for the 2025-26 season.”

This represents a 50% increase for the Champions League and a 100% increase for the Confederation Cup.

These latest increases raise the total prize money and solidarity payments allocated to African clubs to more than 42 million US dollars in a single season, CAF added.

CAF Champions League

The CAF Champions League is the premier annual club football competition in Africa, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was founded in 1964 as the African Cup of Champions Clubs before being rebranded with its current name in 1997. The tournament crowns the continent’s top club, with Egypt’s Al Ahly holding the record for the most titles.

CAF Confederation Cup

The CAF Confederation Cup is the second-tier annual continental club football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), first launched in 2004. It primarily features clubs that win their domestic cup competitions or finish as runners-up in their national leagues, serving as Africa’s equivalent to the UEFA Europa League. The tournament was created from a merger of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners’ Cup, establishing a unified competition to determine Africa’s best club outside of its top-tier Champions League.

30 June Stadium

The 30 June Stadium, formerly known as the 11 November Stadium, is a major sports venue in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was originally inaugurated in 1994 but was renamed in 2010 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. It is most famous for hosting the “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974.

Cairo

Cairo is the sprawling capital of Egypt, founded in 969 CE by the Fatimid dynasty near the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. It is famously home to historic Islamic districts, the Egyptian Museum, and the nearby Giza pyramid complex, which dates back over 4,500 years. The city has long served as a major political and cultural center of the Arab world.

Egypt

Egypt is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 5,000 years along the Nile River, famous for its pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphic writing. Its iconic cultural sites, such as the Giza pyramid complex and the Valley of the Kings, are monumental testaments to its ancient architectural and religious achievements. Today, Egypt remains a pivotal cultural and historical crossroads, blending its ancient heritage with influences from later periods, including Greco-Roman, Coptic Christian, and Islamic eras.

Confederation of African Football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and governing body for association football in Africa, founded in 1957 in Khartoum, Sudan. It was established to promote and develop the sport across the continent, organize major competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations, and represent African interests within FIFA.

Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are monumental tombs constructed during the Old Kingdom period, around 2580–2560 BCE, as eternal resting places for pharaohs like Khufu. These iconic structures, built with massive limestone blocks, represent the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian engineering and religious belief in the afterlife. Today, they stand as the last surviving wonder of the ancient world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns is a South African professional football club based in Pretoria, founded in the 1970s. Historically, it grew from a local team to become a dominant force in South African football, known for its significant success in the Premier Soccer League. The club is a major cultural institution, with a passionate fanbase and a reputation for ambitious ownership and style of play.