Nigeria Missing As South Africa, Egypt Dominate Top 10 Most Valuable Clubs in Africa

• South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco dominate the most valuable clubs in Africa
• Football clubs in Africa also have different means by which they make money
• Sports Brief takes a look at the top 10 clubs in terms of estimated market value

Football clubs in Africa get their income through different methods, but the most efficient ways are winning trophies and ticket sales.

They can also get funds from merchandise sales, broadcast rights, and player sales to clubs in Europe and other continents.

The market value of clubs in Africa can't be compared to European clubs, due to the obvious discrepancies.

Top ten most valuable clubs in Africa

Nigeria clubs failed to make it to the top 10, with teams from South Africa Egypt, and Morocco dominating the list, according to a detailed report by Statista.

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In this article, Sports Brief takes a look at the top 10 most valuable clubs in Africa.

10. Renaissance de Berkane (Morocco)

The Moroccan club are the 10th most valuable club in Africa, with a market value of 12.26 million euros.

9. Raja Casablanca (Morocco)

Raja CA is another Moroccan club side on the list with a market value of 13.11 million euros.

8. Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa)

The AmaKhosi are not only one of the biggest clubs in South Africa, but they are also big financially on the continent.

The Glamour Boys boast a market value of 17.45 million euros, which makes them the eighth most valuable club in Africa.

7. Esperance Tunis (Tunisia)

Esperance are the only Tunisian side in the top 10, and they edge Chiefs a little in market value. The Smiling One are valued at 17.9 million euros.

6. Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)

Wydad Casablanca's recent successes in continental games have paid off financially for them, as they are valued at 19.05 million euros.

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5. Zamalek SC (Egypt)

The Egyptian side are one of the top clubs in African football, and it also reflects financially. The Royal Club are valued at 19.23 million euros.

4. Orlando Pirates (South Africa)

The Buccaneers are the second-highest-ranked South African side on the list, with a market value of 19.55 million euros.

3. Pyramids FC (Egypt)

Pyramids FC are another Egyptian club on the list, and they are valued at 21.73 million euros.

2. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

The Masandawana are the most valuable football club in South Africa, with an estimated market value of 29.15 million euros.

The Brazilians' major successes recently on the continent and the South African league contributed earnestly to their market value.

1. Al-Ahly (Egypt)

The Red Devils are the most valuable football club in Africa, with a market value of 30.5 million euros.

The Egyptian giants were established in 1907, and have since been the record holders for the most decorated club in Africa.

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Sundowns ranked best team in Africa

Sports Brief earlier reported that in the latest Opta Power Rankings, South African side Sundowns are number one. They have won the league title on 13 occasions since its inception in 1996.

They are regulars in the latter stages of the CAF Champions League, reaching the quarter-finals at least in each of the past five seasons.

They were the champions in 2016.