# Ivorian football funding and governance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ivorian-football-funding-and-governance
> Updated: 2026-09-04T15:57:12.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) president, Idriss Diallo, announced an increase in subsidies for football clubs under the ‘Transformer pour durer’ initiative. This plan seeks to professionalize management and strengthen team structures by raising funding for Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and Division 3 clubs, as well as women’s football.

However, local leadership challenges persist at the club level. Salif Bictogo, president of Stella Club d’Adjamé, reported that the Adjamé municipality has failed to provide promised financial and logistical support, noting that an annual subsidy of 3 million FCFA remains unpaid. Other clubs in the region, including WAC de Williamsville and AS Athletic d’Adjamé, are reportedly facing similar municipal funding issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Football clubs in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo face leadership and funding challenges

Football clubs in West Africa face administrative shifts and funding disputes: Stella Club d’Adjamé reports missing municipal subsidies in Côte d'Ivoire, while Semassi FC in Togo appoints a new president.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-clubs-in-cte-divoire-and-togo-face-leadership-and-funding-challenges

### 2026-09-02: Ivorian Football Federation announces increased club subsidies

Idriss Diallo, president of the Ivorian Football Federation, announced increased subsidies for football clubs, including Ligue 1, to promote professionalization and development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivorian-football-federation-announces-increased-club-subsidies

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