The continued increase in prize money for African football competitions under Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has reportedly sparked dissatisfaction among some football officials, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The reported discontent is linked to concerns over the growing share of revenue going directly to clubs and competitions, potentially reducing the financial benefits that some individuals may have enjoyed under previous arrangements.
Since taking charge of CAF, Motsepe has introduced initiatives aimed at improving the financial rewards available to participating teams and strengthening the commercial value of African football competitions.
The approach is intended to ensure that clubs and competitions receive greater financial support, helping to improve their sustainability and competitiveness.
However, the reported reaction suggests that the changes to the distribution of football revenues may not have received universal support within the continent's football administration.
While increased prize money can provide a financial boost to participating clubs and raise the profile of competitions, changes to established financial arrangements can also generate resistance from those affected.
The identities of the officials reportedly unhappy with the policy have not been disclosed, and no specific objections have been publicly attributed to them.
For now, it remains unclear whether the reported dissatisfaction will have any impact on CAF's ongoing efforts to improve the financial structure of African football.