The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is eligible for up to $700,000 annually following a 33 per cent increase in funding announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe raised the annual funding ceiling for member associations from $525,000 to $700,000, an additional $175,000.
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The latest increase builds on previous adjustments, with annual allocations rising from $200,000 in 2021 to $400,000 in October 2024 and subsequently $525,000. The new ceiling is 250 per cent above the 2021 figure.
CAF also raised annual funding for its zonal unions from $750,000 to $900,000, while the African Clubs Association’s allocation increased from $400,000 to $500,000.
The revised funding is intended to strengthen football development, administration and governance across Africa.