Top 5 Highest-Paid African Coaches in World Cup Qualifiers

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue, the list of the top five highest-paid African national team coaches has been released — with Vladimir Petkovic, head coach of Algeria, topping the chart.

According to Sporty TV, the 62-year-old Bosnian-Herzegovinian tactician earns a staggering €1.6 million annually, making him the highest-paid coach on the continent. Petkovic recently led Algeria to secure their spot at the World Cup after a convincing 3–0 victory over Somalia.

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He is followed by Aliou Cisse, coach of Libya, and Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa — both reportedly earning €912,000 each.

Here’s the full list of the top five:

1. Vladimir Petkovic (Algeria) – €1.6 million
2. Aliou Cisse (Libya) – €912,000
3. Hugo Broos (South Africa) – €912,000
4. Emerse Fae (Ivory Coast) – €900,000
5. Walid Regragui (Morocco) – €840,000

The figures highlight the significant investments many African football federations are making in

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experienced coaches as the race to the 2026 World Cup heats up.