Nigeria’s Super Falcons claim CAF’s $1,000,000 as WAFCON champions

For emerging champions of the Women’s African Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have claimed the $1,000,000 prize money.

The Nigerian side  will also earn an additional USD 200 000 for reaching the quarter finals.

On the eve of the competition, the Confédération of African Football (“CAF”) increased the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) Morocco 2024 by 100% and the total Prize Money of this Competition by 45%.

The President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa.”

The 100% increase in the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024 and the 45% total increase in the Prize Money of this Competition should contribute to the increase of the salaries of Women Football players, coaches and employees.

• Winner: USD 1 000 000
• Runner up: USD 500 000
• Third place: USD 350 000
• Fourth place: USD 300 000
• Quarter-finalists (4 Teams): USD 200 000 for each Team
• 3^rdof the group: USD 150 000
• 4^thof the group (3 Teams): USD 125 000 for each Team

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: USD 3 475 000