Morocco receive CAF financial boost despite missing WAFCON podium

Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses will receive a financial reward from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after finishing fourth at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.

The Moroccan women’s national team are set to receive 300 million centimes under CAF’s revised prize structure for the tournament.

The reward comes after Morocco lost to Algeria in the third-place playoff, missing out on a place on the podium.

Algeria deny Morocco bronze medal

The Atlas Lionesses were unable to end their home campaign with a medal after losing the third-place match to Algeria on Saturday.

The defeat left Morocco fourth in the competition, following their semi-final elimination by Cameroon.

Despite missing out on the bronze medal, Morocco’s run to the latter stages of the tournament ensured they qualified for a financial reward under CAF’s new prize structure.

CAF increases WAFCON prize money

CAF has significantly increased the financial package for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The total prize pool has risen by 67% to $5.8m, compared with $3.475m in the previous edition.

The increase is part of a broader expansion of financial rewards for teams competing at the continental women’s tournament.

The champions’ prize has doubled from $1m to $2m.

The runners-up will receive $750,000, representing a 50% increase from the previous edition, while the third-placed team will earn $550,000 after a 43% increase.

Morocco miss out on podium but earn reward

Morocco had been hoping to claim a medal in front of their home supporters but ended the tournament in fourth place after their defeat by Algeria.

The financial reward will provide some consolation for the Atlas Lionesses after a campaign that saw them reach the semi-finals but ultimately fall short of their target of finishing among the top three.

CAF’s increased prize structure also reflects the growing investment in women’s football across Africa, with substantially higher rewards now available to the teams competing for continental honours.