Tunisian Clubs Lead African Representation at Qatar 2022 World Cup, Earn Top Share of FIFA Club Benefit Program
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According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the FIFA Club Benefits Programme shows how the FIFA World Cup has a positive impact on club football across the world.
Tunisian clubs represented by Esperance, Club Africain, and Etoile du Sahel at the World Cup will now share $1,494,734 out of the $4,569,981 allocated to African clubs.
Moroccan clubs are set to also receive $1,437,244, while Egypt, despite not participating in the World Cup, will be granted $650,000 due to their players from Tunisia who competed.
Ghanaian clubs will benefit from $565,772, and Cameroonian teams will receive $401,515. Al Ahly and Zamalek of Egypt will obtain $420,679 and $229,959 respectively.
Cameroon’s Coton Sport, Colon Sportive, and Apejes de Mfou will be granted $219,008, $109,504, and $73,002 respectively, while Senegal’s Generation Foot is due to receive $20,075.
Tunisian clubs such as Esperance, Club Africain, Etoile, CS Sfaxien, and US Monastir will be rewarded with $525,620, $312,087, $262,810, $197,107, and $197,107 respectively.
Ghana’s Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Steadfast FC, Dream FC, and King Faisal will be allocated $219,008, $200,757, $109,504, $18,250, and $18,250 respectively.
Wydad Casablanca and Raja Club Athletic from Morocco can expect $1,405,305 and $31,938 respectively.
In total, 440 clubs from 51 member associations across all confederations will share over $200 million in benefits distributed to clubs whose players featured in the World Cup.
FIFA stated that the program is part of a collaboration agreement with the European Club Association, aiming to support clubs.
Following the release of 837 footballers, FIFA will distribute $209 million, with a rounded per-player daily amount of $10,950, regardless of their playing time.
