By Michael Uugwanga
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is set to receive US$700,000, about N$12 million, annually from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the continental football body increases financial support to its 54 member associations.
The increased funding was announced by CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe during the organisation’s recent strategy conference, where he said more money would be channelled towards African football over the next four years.
Member associations will be expected to account for how the funds are used.
The new allocation represents a significant increase from the US$200,000, about N$2 million, that CAF member associations previously received annually.

The funding comes as the domestic football season gets underway following a N$90 million sponsorship agreement between the NFA and the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) for football activities.
The sponsorship excludes the Women’s Super League, which has a long-standing sponsorship agreement with First National Bank (FNB).
The CAF allocation will supplement funding received by the NFA from world football governing body FIFA.
Under the FIFA Forward 3.0 programme, which runs from 2023 to 2026, member associations have access to funding for football development, administration and operational expenses.
CAF has also increased funding for its club competitions from US$18.144 million, about N$300 million, to US$54.54 million, about N$900 million annually.
The competitions include the CAF Champions League, CAF Women’s Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Football League.
Namibian clubs African Stars and University of Namibia (UNAM FC) have also benefited financially from participating in CAF competitions this year, with each reportedly receiving US$100,000, about N$1.7 million.
African Stars earned additional financial rewards after progressing to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, where they are set to face South African giants Orlando Pirates over two legs.
The club has reportedly earned more than N$3 million from its continental campaign.
CAF has also reported improved financial results under Motsepe, who became president in 2021.
The organisation recorded a surplus of US$9 million, about N$148 million, from revenue of US$166 million, approximately N$3 billion.
Motsepe has indicated that he will not seek another term when his current tenure ends in 2029.
