As the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup head into the quarter-finals, the stakes have never been higher.
CAF has officially increased the rewards for the champions, making these the most lucrative football tournaments in African history.
Winners of the Champions League get $6 million, while Confederation Cup winners get $4 million. However, the prize for the runners-up (second place) stays the same at $2 million and $1 million, respectively.
Many African clubs have to fly through Europe or the Middle East just to reach neighboring countries. This prize money increase helps teams cover these "complicated and expensive" journeys.
Since 2021, CAF President Patrice Motsepe has focused on making sure African clubs have the financial power to keep their best players on the continent.
The action returns this Friday, March 13, 2026, as South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns take on Stade Malien in Pretoria.
