October 2 – CAF has introduced that the winners of the African Soccer League will obtain $4 million in prize cash, a paltry payment after the promised riches connected to a Tremendous League on the continent. 

A breakdown of the overall prize cash pot of $14.4 million, exhibits the 4 shedding quarter-finals will obtain $1 million, the 2 shedding semi-finalists $1.7 million and the runner-up $3 million.

Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) Patrice Motsepe lengthy promoted the competitors as a recreation changer for the continent’s recreation and final yr, on the CAF normal meeting in Tanzania, the South African billionaire stated the competitors in a 24-team format would generate $200 million per yr with $100 million going into prize cash to the collaborating golf equipment in addition to member associations.

Nevertheless, in August, CAF scaled again Tremendous League plans to a modest African Soccer League and stated that the competitors is a partnership between the confederation and FIFA. The state of CAF’s funds stays perilous, however in an announcement the confederation reiterated that the event is for the entire of Africa, writing that “CAF’s intention, is that every one the 54 CAF Member Associations together with the nations that will not have soccer Golf equipment within the AFL ought to profit and obtain monetary contributions from the business viability and success of the AFL.”

The African Soccer League kicks off on October 20 in Tanzania with hosts Simba SC taking part in Al Ahly of Egypt. The opposite contributors are Enyimba of Nigeria, Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, TP Mazembe of DR Congo, Esperance of Tunisia and Petro de Luanda of Angola.

Nevertheless, SABC Sport in South Africa reviews that the Premier Soccer League has resolved to show down an invite for Mamelodi Sundowns, the membership owned by Motsepe’s household.

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