In the space of four weeks in early 2024, two Zambian internationals — Racheal Kundananji and Barbra Banda — became the first and second most expensive women's footballers ever. The record has since moved on. What has not changed is what the two deals said about African women's football.
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when Morocco indicated it could no longer organize the event, the Rainbow Nation responded without hesitation, “Yes, we are available.”
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CAF has increased the WAFCON 2024 winner’s prize to \$1 million and total prize money to \$3.475 million—a 45% rise. The move aims to boost salaries and elevate women’s football in Africa, with expanded TV coverage reaching over 120 territories.
