AFLP Proposed Budget Overview

Fiscal Year 2027 2028

Executive Summary

The African Football Leaders Programme (AFLP) has prepared a comprehensive budget to support its strategic objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan aligns with the organisations mission to develop football governance, coaching excellence, and youth talent pathways across the continent. This overview highlights the main cost categories, funding sources, and key assumptions that drive the financial projections. The total projected expenditure is USD 12.3 million, with anticipated revenue of USD 10.9 million, resulting in a modest net deficit of USD 1.4 million that will be covered by existing reserves.

Budget Structure

The AFLP budget is organised into six primary sections:

Program Delivery
Human Resources
Operations & Administration
Infrastructure & Equipment
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER)
Contingency & Reserves

Each category is broken down into subline items that reflect both recurring costs and new investments required to scale the programmes impact.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Category	SubItem	Annual Cost (USD)	Notes
Program Delivery	Regional Coaching Clinics (12)	2,200,000	Travel, venue hire, curriculum materials
	Youth Talent Identification	1,500,000	Scouting, scholarships, data platform
	Governance Workshops	850,000	Targeting national federations
	Womens Football Initiative	1,150,000	Coaching, equipment, community outreach
Human Resources	Program Management Team	1,300,000	5 senior staff, 3 assistants
	Technical Advisors (International)	600,000	Contractual, per diem
	Local Support Staff	400,000	Administrative and logistics
Operations & Administration	Office Rent & Utilities	250,000	Two regional hubs
Operations & Administration	Communication & Outreach	300,000	Digital platforms, media campaigns
Infrastructure & Equipment	Training Facility Upgrades	800,000	Pitch resurfacing, lighting
Infrastructure & Equipment	Equipment Procurement	500,000	Balls, cones, medical kits
MER (Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting)	Impact Evaluation Firm	350,000	Baseline & endline studies
Contingency & Reserves	Contingency (5% of total)	615,000	Unforeseen expenses
Total Expenditure		12,300,000

Figures are rounded to the nearest hundred thousand and expressed in US dollars. All cost estimates are based on quotations obtained from vetted suppliers and historical data from previous AFLP cycles.

Revenue Sources

AFLPs funding model blends public, private, and institutional streams. The projected revenue for FY 20272028 totals USD 10.9 million, broken down as follows:

International Grants: USD 5.0 million from FIFA Development Fund and CAF CapacityBuilding Programme.
Corporate Sponsorships: USD 3.2 million multiyear agreements with sportswear brands, telecommunications firms and regional banks.
Government Contributions: USD 1.5 million earmarked for youth and womens football initiatives.
RevenueGenerating Activities: USD 200,000 registration fees for advanced coaching courses and sale of educational materials.

The modest deficit of USD 1.4 million will be absorbed by the organisations reserve fund, which currently holds a balance of USD 4.2 million. This buffer ensures financial stability and allows flexibility for scaling highimpact interventions if additional funding becomes available midyear.

Key Assumptions & Risks

Assumptions

All grant disbursements will be received on schedule, with no delays beyond 30 days.
Currency exchange rates remain within a 5% variance of the current USD/AFR rates.
Travel restrictions related to health emergencies stay at current levels, allowing planned regional trips.
Stakeholder participation rates for coaching clinics and talent identification remain at least 85% of the targeted numbers.

Risks and Mitigation

Risk	Potential Impact	Mitigation Strategy
Delayed grant payments	Cashflow strain, possible postponement of activities	Maintain a 30day cash reserve; negotiate milestonebased drawdowns with donors
Currency volatility	Cost overruns on imported equipment	Use forward contracts for major purchases; pricelock contracts where possible
Political instability in host countries	Event cancellations, staff safety concerns	Develop alternative venues; secure travel insurance; maintain close liaison with local authorities
Insufficient corporate sponsorship renewal	Revenue gap of up to USD 800,000	Diversify sponsor base; introduce performancebased sponsorship tiers; enhance visibility packages

Implementation Timeline

The budget aligns with a 12month implementation calendar. Major milestones are summarised below:

Month12: Finalise contracts with technical advisors; commence procurement of equipment.
Month34: Launch first regional coaching clinic and women's football pilot in West Africa.
Month56: Conduct first round of talent identification; begin infrastructure upgrades at three partner academies.
Month79: Midyear review, MER data collection, and adjustment of activities based on performance indicators.
Month1012: Final delivery of governance workshops; closeout reporting and financial audit.

Conclusion

The AFLP Proposed Budget Overview provides a clear, accountable framework for delivering highquality football development programmes across Africa. By balancing ambitious activity plans with realistic financial assumptions, the organisation is positioned to achieve measurable improvements in coaching standards, youth talent pathways, and gender equity in sport. Continued collaboration with donors, corporate partners, and government agencies will be essential to close the modest funding gap and sustain the programmes impact beyond the current fiscal year.

Reference Files For AFLP Proposed Budget Overview

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