The new president of ZIFA will receive an annual, tax-free bonus of US$50,000 from CAF as compensation for their leadership role in managing the national football association. This equates to approximately US$4,166 per month.
ZIFA is set to elect a new president on January 25. In October of the previous year, CAF raised the annual payment to national association presidents from US$20,000 to US$50,000, a decision that was unanimously approved by all 54 member countries.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe remarked that while the increase is notable, the US$50,000 still remains “insignificant.” He noted that many association leaders lack sufficient resources and often fund their operations personally.
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Additionally, CAF’s vice presidents and executive members will receive US$20,000 annually, while the presidents of regional bodies like COSAFA and CECAFA will earn US$25,000 a year. Special advisers to Motsepe, Danny Jordaan and Jacques Anouma, will also be compensated with US$20,000 each.
Although heads of national football associations are not full-time employees but volunteers, CAF believes it is important to compensate them for their time and commitment. For comparison, FIFA vice presidents and Motsepe earn US$300,000 annually, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives about US$4.67 million a year.
Six candidates are vying for the ZIFA presidency: Philemon Machana, Martin Kweza, Nqobile Magwizi, Twine Phiri, Makwinji Soma-Phiri, and Marshall Gore. ZIFA is expected to finalize and announce the list of candidates and voting council members tomorrow.
