CAF raises NFF’s annual funding by 33% to $700,000
By Tosin Omojola
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to receive an additional $175,000 annually after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) increased its allocation to each of its 54 member associations from $525,000 to $700,000.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the 33 per cent increase on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to strengthen football administration, expand development programmes and improve the financial sustainability of member associations.
The revised funding is intended to support football development and administration, including youth and women’s football, governance, and opportunities for players, coaches, referees and other stakeholders.
The increase marks a significant rise in CAF support since 2021, when each association received $200,000 annually. Allocations later rose to $400,000 and $525,000, making the new $700,000 subvention a 250 per cent increase on the 2021 figure.
CAF also approved higher annual allocations for its zonal unions and the African Clubs Association (ACA). Funding for the zonal unions will rise by 20 per cent, from $750,000 to $900,000, while the ACA’s allocation will increase from $400,000 to $500,000.
The measures reflect Motsepe’s commitment, alongside the CAF Executive Committee, to building stronger and more financially sustainable football structures across Africa.
For Nigeria, the additional funding could support grassroots football, youth development, women’s competitions, coaching, refereeing and the NFF’s institutional capacity. Its impact, however, will depend on how effectively the funds are deployed and whether they produce tangible improvements in Nigerian football.
