The Copper Queens are set to receive $150,000 (approximately K2.7 million) from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for participating in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The participation fee has been increased from the $125,000 awarded to each team at the previous edition, following an announcement by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe during Wednesday’s official pre-tournament press conference.
Dr Motsepe also confirmed that the champions of the 2026 WAFCON will earn a record $2 million in prize money, 100 percent increment, underlining CAF’s continued investment in the growth of women’s football across Africa.
The Total Prize Money has been increased from by 67% from USD 3, 475 Million to USD 5.8 Million
The Prize Money of the Runner-up has been increased by 50% to USD 750 000 and the Prize Money of the 3rd Position has been increased by 43%.
2026 WAFCON Groups
Group A: Morocco 🇲🇦, Algeria 🇩🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Kenya 🇰🇪
Group B: South Africa 🇿🇦, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Group C: Nigeria 🇳🇬, Zambia 🇿🇲, Egypt 🇪🇬, Malawi
Group D: Ghana 🇬ðŸ‡, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Mali 🇲🇱, Cape Verde.
