Mamelodi Sundowns are poised for historic financial gains after winning multiple major football titles.
Kenyan international Brian 'Niang' Mandela's team Mamelodi Sundowns is on the verge of achieving a monumental financial milestone this season having already clinched major titles and eyeing even more lucrative rewards.
The South African powerhouse has not only dominated on the pitch but is also set to significantly boost its coffers, potentially gathering over one billion rand (Ksh 7.1 billion) in earnings.
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After securing the African Football League and the South Africa Premier League, they have also paved their way to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. With these victories, Sundowns pocketed R73.5 million (Ksh 518 million) from the African Football League and an additional 15 million rand after triumphing in the South Africa Premier Soccer League.
A significant boost is expected from the FIFA Club World Cup qualifications, with Sundowns set to receive an eye-watering one billion rand (Ksh 7.1 billion) from FIFA.
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A victory in Mbombela come June could add another seven million rand to their season's earnings.
This potential win could bring their total to a staggering R1.179 billion (Ksh 7.8 billion), marking an unprecedented financial haul for the Tshwane-based club.
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The dominance of Mamelodi Sundowns in South African football has been evident with seven consecutive league titles under their belt.
Michael Morton, a midfielder for Cape Town Spurs weighed in on Sundowns' financial advantage.
"Compared to the monthly grant of R2.3 million (Ksh 16 million) that every other club is functioning off currently, and with Sundowns bringing in over a billion rands to the coffers, it is very, very hard to see how any other club could compete with Mamelodi Sundowns. I think it’s going to be tough, and I see Sundowns' dominance continue for a very long time," Morton commented as per IOL.
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With such a substantial economic disparity the challenge for other teams to keep pace with Sundowns grows increasingly daunting.
This season not only showcases Sundowns' dominance on the field but also positions them as a financial juggernaut in African club football.
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