Mamelodi Sundowns Make Millions After CAF Champions League Exit, Orlando Pirates Guaranteed to Make R7 Million

• Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are set to make millions of rands this season from CAF competitions
• Orlando Pirates have qualified for the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup and will earn close to R20 million if they win it
• Mamelodi Sundowns will rake in R10,1 million from their participation in the CAF Champions League

Football is a lucrative sport when winning trophies and competing in big tournaments.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are now benefitting from being among the elite teams in Africa, thanks to their participation in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.

Orlando Pirates qualified for the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, beating Simba SC on Sunday, while Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated at the quarter-final stage.

How much do Orlando Pirates stand to make?

Currently, the Buccaneers are guaranteed to make at least R7 million rand from the tournament, The South African reported. Last season Pirates were eliminated at the quarter-final stage and earned approximately R4.9 million.

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If Pirates make the final, they’re guaranteed to earn at least R9.8 million, while winning the tournament will net them almost R20 million in prize money.

Mamelodi Sundowns set to rake in millions this season

Masandawana were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League this past weekend by Petro de Luanda but will rake in millions thanks to their brilliant season thus far.

Sundowns pocketed R10.1 million for reaching the tournament's quarter-final stage, Soccer Laduma reported.

The Brazilians have already earned R8 million for winning the MTN 8 tournament earlier in the season for winning the MTN8. Sundowns also need one more point to secure their fifth consecutive Premier Soccer League title, which will net them another R15 million rand.

Finally, they still have a chance to win the Nedbank Cup tournament and the R7 million prize money that comes with it.

Mamelodi Sundowns chase another piece of history, need a single point to wrap up Premier Soccer League title

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Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of cementing their place in South African football history. Masandawana requires just one point to secure their fifth consecutive Premier League Soccer title.

Sundowns currently hold the record for consecutive league titles won at four. The Brazilians have been dominant this season and are on the cusp of securing the title after Royal AM dropped points this weekend.

Only Cape Town City can mathematically catch Mamelodi Sundowns in the race for the title, but the two sides face off on Wednesday. The two sides will meet in Cape Town at 7:30 pm, Sports Brief earlier reported.