The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed a 75% increase in the prize money for the winners of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The tournament is set to take place in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, beginning on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
In an official statement, CAF announced that the champions will now receive $3.5 million, which is approximately Shs 12.8 billion.
CAF also announced that the total prize money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased to $10.4 million which is an increase of 32%.
“We are excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and have significantly increased the Prize Money of the Winner to USD 3.5 million which is an increase of 75%. We have also increased the total Prize Money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 to USD 10.4 million which is a 32 % increase," CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe noted.
He further noted that the CHAN is an important Competition for the development and growth of Africa-based football players and talented young players and will contribute significantly to the global competitiveness of African football and CAF Competitions.
"This Competition is part of our strategy of investing in African football and making it appealing and attractive to football fans, TV viewers, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders in Africa and worldwide.”
A total of 17 countries have already qualified for the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024:
They include; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Sudan, Zambia, Angola and Madagascar.
Two additional countries will also participate in the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 after qualifying from the remaining matches.