Massive! Edo Queens to earn 251 million naira for CAF Women’s Champions League participation

Nigeria’s Edo Queens Women are set to secure at least USD 150,000 (Approx. two hundred fifty-one million, four hundred twenty-seven thousand) for participating in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.

Moses Aduku’s troops secured their place in the tournament with a dominant performance at the WAFU B qualifiers, where they clinched a decisive 3-0 victory over Ainonvi FC of Benin in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire.

Leading the charge was Emem Essien, who scored in the final and finished as the competition’s top scorer with five goals.

Having secured their tickets to participate in the Women’s tournament, Edo Queens and other seven competing teams will receive a minimum reward under the tournament’s newly boosted prize structure.

This year, CAF has increased the total prize pool by 52%, raising it to USD 2.35 million as part of its commitment to supporting and expanding women’s football across Africa.

If Edo Queens advance in the competition, they stand to earn even more. The prize for the champion is set at USD 600,000, while the runners-up will claim USD 400,000.

The third and fourth-placed teams will receive USD 350,000 and USD 300,000, respectively. Additionally, third-place group finishers will take home USD 200,000 each, and fourth-place teams in the group stage will receive USD 150,000.

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe emphasised that growing women’s football on the continent is a priority, with plans to continue increasing prize money and invest in youth academies to foster future talent.

For Edo Queens, this tournament is a chance to compete for a prestigious title and a significant opportunity to contribute to the growth of Nigerian women’s football in Africa.