The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize money of the winner of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been increased by 75%.

This means, the winner of the games happening in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, will now receive USD3.5 million.

CAF also said the total prize money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased to USD10.4 million.

This is a 32% increment.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe noted his team was “excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024”.

“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,” Dr Motsepe explained.

With 19 countries participating, the 2024 CHAN starts on Saturday, February 1, 2025, ending on Friday, February 28, 2025.