{
  "id": 14498676,
  "title": "GFA to recieve $700,000 a year as CAF increases annual funding for MAs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/gfa-to-recieve-700-000-a-year-as-caf-increases-annual-funding-for-mas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gfa-to-recieve-700000-a-year-as-caf-increases-annual-funding-for-mas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant 33% increase in annual funding for its 54 member associations, with each association set to receive up to $700,000. This follows a 20% boost in funding for the continent's zonal unions, now receiving $900,000 annually. CAF president Patrice Motsepe revealed these figures, stating that the funding is part of CAF's strategy to enhance football development across Africa and foster sustainable structures among national associations. The increase aligns with the recent reforms initiated by Motsepe in 2021, when member associations previously received $200,000 annually, which was later doubled to $400,000 and then raised to $525,000 before the latest adjustment. The additional financial resources aim to bolster football development structures, improve administration and governance, and invest in long-term programs. Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee have made the development of football across all member associations a top priority, with the ambition of making African football world-class and financially sustainable. The increased allocations are particularly beneficial for associations focusing on grassroots football, youth development, and expanding opportunities for women and girls. However, the true impact of the additional funding will hinge on how effectively each association allocates the resources, implements development programs, and maintains transparent financial management.",
  "summary": "The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 33% increase in annual financial support for its 54 member associations, with each set to receive up to $700,000. CAF president Patrice Motsepe also confirmed a 20% increase in funding for the continent’s zonal unions, which will now receive $900,000 annually, up from $750,000. The latest […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}