{
  "id": 14528046,
  "title": "CAF hands NFF, other member federations $175,000 boost in annual subvention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/caf-hands-nff-other-member-federations-175-000-boost-in-annual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:06:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/caf-hands-nff-other-member-federations-175000-boost-in-annual-subvention/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a $175,000 boost in annual subvention for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and other member federations. CAF President Patrice Motsepe revealed the 33% increase during a press conference, with the new subvention amounting to $700,000 annually. This is the third increase since 2021, when Motsepe assumed leadership of CAF, and the subvention has seen a 250% rise overall, from $200,000 to the current $525,000.\n\nOther regional and club football association bodies also experienced subvention increases, with zonal unions receiving $900,000 from the previous $750,000, and the African Clubs Association getting a $500,000 subvention from the current $400,000. CAF stated that the latest subvention increments demonstrate their commitment to ensuring world-class and self-sustaining football in their 54 member associations.\n\nThe financial support is meant to fund various projects, including human development, women and youth football, and improved administration. The announcement represents a significant increase in CAF's financial support for its member associations under Motsepe's leadership, underlining the commitment to investing in football development and strengthening the capacity of member associations.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) will receive $175,000 more in its annual subvention from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced the 33% increase in federation subvention on Wednesday, with its members to receive $700,000 annually going forward. The African football governing body revealed that the latest increase in the third […]",
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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."
}