Fifa, will advance $2 million in prize money to each of the five African teams that have qualified for the World Cup.
President Ahmad said in a statement that the money would be used “to settle beforehand the question of bonuses due the players”.
Disputes over payments “had led to situations that affected badly the image of African football, with a considerable impact on team performances,” he added.
The 32 teams taking part in the June-July tournament receive $1.5 million each from Fifa in the form of a preparation fee and are guaranteed a minimum of $8 million more in prize money after the tournament ends.