Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Football in Africa - Statistics & Facts
Football, or soccer, is often considered the most popular sport globally. In Africa, it is not any different, as the sport is widespread across the continent. The Confederation of African Football, also known as Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) in French, is the governing body for soccer in Africa. In 2022, CAF generated over 125 million U.S. dollars in revenue through the competitions organized by the body, FIFA assistance, and other income streams. On the other hand, CAF's paid-out distributions reached almost 65.7 million U.S. dollars as of the same year. Prize money comprised the biggest chunk, covering around 75 percent of CAF's spending. Furthermore, in terms of stadium capacity, FNB Stadium, located in South Africa, registered the highest on the continent. It can hold over 94,700 fans. Borg El Arab Stadium, positioned in Alexandria, Egypt, ranked second, with a spectator capacity of close to 90,000.
