Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries list: How much does each player earn?

Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries list: How much does each player earn?

Ciku Njuguna
June 6, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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Sekhukhune United FC is a first-tier South African club in the DStv Premiership. The team has grown by acquiring some of the best football talents. This article reveals Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries and how the club has progressed.

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Sekhukhune United FC players (in red) in action. Photo by @SekhukhuneFc. Modified by author
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How much do DSTV Premier League players get paid? While the team has not published details of player remunerations, Sports Brief has used data from various sources to piece together details of Sekhukhune United players' salaries.

How much are Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries?

According to a salary survey by ERI, the average annual salary of a football player in South Africa ranges between $11,249 and $18,588 (ZAR 211,159 - ZAR 348,922). Daily Investor reports that the highest-paid players in the country earn between $58,530 to $74,493 (ZAR 1.1 million and ZAR 1.45 million). Players receive winning bonuses of around $391 (ZAR 7,340).

Former Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi is one of the best-paid footballers at Sekhukhune United. Soccer News reports that the attacking midfielder earns around $8,523 (ZAR 160,000). The figure is reportedly $3,192 (ZAR 60,000) less than his previous earnings at Sundowns.

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Sekhukhune United FC players in training. Photo by @SekhukhuneFc. Modified by author
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In 2023, SNL24's speculations on the team's newest signing, Kamohelo Mokotjo, showed he would receive $106,245 (ZAR 2 million), one of the highest Sekhukhune United FC salaries. Confirming the reports, SalarySport revealed that the defensive midfielder earned around $112,855 annually playing for Sekhukhune United.

In January 2024, Sekhukhune United FC's number 23 attacking midfielder, Linda Mntambo, shared his dissatisfaction with the financial struggles of South African football players. In response to a fan's question about the lowest-paid players, Football SA said,

"The low end is about ZAR 20,000 ($1,058) up to ZAR 650,000 ($34,409)."

Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries in 2024

Details of Sekhukhune United FC players' monthly salaries have yet to be revealed. However, according to Transfermarkt, its squad features some of the most valuable African players. Have a look at this Sekhukhune United FC players' list and the highest market values recorded for its football players.

Sekhukhune United FC players' monthly salaries remain unknown, but the team has some of the most valuable African players. Have a look at this Sekhukhune United FC players' list and the highest market values recorded for its football players.

1. Nyiko Mobbie - $1.19 million

 Nyiko Mobbie
South Africa's Nyiko Mobbie (l) kicks the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations match against Tunisia at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo on January 24, 2024. Photo by Fadel Senna/AFP.
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  • Full name: Nyiko Mobbie
  • Date of birth: September 11, 1994
  • Age: 29 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Shikundu, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Titles: 2017/18 Nedbank Cup

Mobbie is a winger with the highest market value in the team. The number 2 winger transferred to the team on September 8, 2021, from Mamelodi Sundowns for an undisclosed transfer fee. His salary remains unknown, but his estimated net worth is $1 million.

2. Jamie Webber - $976,545

Jamie Webber
Jamie Webber in action. Photo by @SekhukhuneFc. Modified by author
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  • Full name: Jamie Craig Webber
  • Date of birth: January 12, 1998
  • Age: 26 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: South Africa

South African soccer star Jamie Webber is the second most valuable player on Sekhukhune United FC’s squad list. The net worth of the former Vasco da Gama and Stellenbosch players is around $80,000.

3. Siphesihle Mkhize - $705,000

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South Africa's Siphesihle Mkhize in action during the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup match against Argentina at Tychy Stadium on May 25, 2019. Photo by Aitor Alcalde/FIFA.
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  • Full name: Siphesihle Elwin Mkhize
  • Date of birth: February 5, 1999
  • Age: 25 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Titles: 2020/21 South African Champion

The number 15 midfielder is one of the newest additions to the team. His salary package and transfer fee have yet to be revealed. Various sources suggest that he has a $100,000 net worth and received a salary of $26,710 (R150,000) from Mamelodi Sundowns.

4. Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya - $651,000

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Kaizer Chiefs' Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya (r) vies for the ball against TS Galaxy's Tshegofatso Nyama (l) during the Nedbank Cup final in Durban on May 18, 2019. Photo by Anesh Debiky/AFP.
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  • Full name: Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya
  • Date of birth: October 6, 1996
  • Age: 27 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Ntiya-Ntiya reached his highest market value while playing at Sekhukhune United FC. The SuperSport United FC product's net worth is around $18,600 (ZAR 350,000).

5. Elias Mokwana - $488,000

Elias Mokwana
South Africa's Elias Mokwana (l) and Houssem Eddine (r) of Algeria in action during a match in Algiers, Algeria, on March 26, 2024. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/NurPhoto.
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  • Full name: Elias Mokwana
  • Date of birth: July 25, 1999
  • Age: 24 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: South Africa

At the time of writing, Mokwana holds the record for the third-highest transfer value at $1,86 million (ZAR 35 million). Other team members with similar market values include Thamsanqa Masiya, Chibuike Ohizu, and Tashreeq Morris.

6. Sibusiso Vilakazi - $433,000

Sibusiso Vilakazi
South Africa's Sibusiso Vilakazi in action during the 2019 African Cup of Nations match against Namibia at the Al Salam stadium in Cairo, Egypt on June 28, 2019. Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto.
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  • Full name: Sibusiso Vilakazi
  • Date of birth: December 29, 1989
  • Age: 34 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Titles: CAF Super Cup (1), South African Champion (5), South African Cup (1), MTN8 Cup (1), Nedbank Cup (1)

Vilakazi was among the highest-paid players in the DStv Premier League at TS Galaxy FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC. He reportedly shared a similar market value with Mbhazima Rikhotso and the team's vice-captain, Daniel Cardoso. News Hub reports that Cardoso earns around $5,320 (ZAR 100,000).

7. Larry Bwalya - $325,000

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Sekhukhune United FC player Larry Bwalya. Photo by @INFLUENCERjr and @MickyJnr__. Modified by author
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  • Full name: Larry Bwalya
  • Date of birth: May 29, 1995
  • Age: 29 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Kitwe, Zambia

On July 8, 2023, Zambian football star Larry Bwalya transferred to Babina Noko from AmaZulu FC. Although details of his transfer fee, signing bonus and salary at his current team remain unknown, his monthly wages at AmaZulu was $11,226 (ZAR 211,000). As of July 2024, his teammate Vusimuzi Mncube is valued at $325,000.

8. Maloisane Mokhele - $271,000

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Sekhukhune United FC player, Maloisane Mokhele. Photo by @Sekhukhune United F.C. and @Austin Ditlhobolo. Modified by author
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  • Full name: Maloisane Patrick Mokhele
  • Date of birth: September 8, 1996
  • Age: 27 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: South Africa

Along with other South African football players, Mokhele has had his fair share of salary woes. In 2022, he was among players who went unpaid at Chippa United. As of July 2024, similar problems have yet to be made public at Sekhukhune.

9. Renaldo Leaner - $217,000

Renaldo Leaner in action
Renaldo Leaner in action. Photo by @renaldoleaner. Modified by author
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  • Full name: Renaldo Paul Leaner
  • Date of birth: February 12, 1998
  • Age: 26 (as of May 2024)
  • Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

According to his Transfermarkt profile, the goalkeeper is valued at $217,000, his highest value since January 2024. As of July 2004, the Cape Town keeper has conceded 13 goals and recorded three clean sheets for Babina Noko in 12 appearances.

10. Kamohelo Mokotjo - $162,000

Kamohelo Mokotjo
FC Twente's Kamohelo Mokotjo is in action during a match against Nordsaelland on July 3, 2022, in Goor, Netherlands. Photo by Michael Bulder/NES Images/DeFodi Images.
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  • Full name: Kamohelo Mokotjo
  • Date of birth: March 11, 1991
  • Age: 33 (as of May 2024)
  • Titles: 2015 Dutch Super Cup, 2013/14 Dutch Cup, 2008/09 South African champion

Salary Sport reports that Mokotjo receives $2,547 weekly, an average of $132,464 annually at Sekhukhune United. At the time of writing, his market value is similar to that of Trésor Tshibwabwa, Kamohelo Sithole, and Tiklas Thutlwa.

Frequently asked questions

Sekhukhune United FC is a relatively new South African Premier Division team. Here are some interesting facts about the club.

1. Who is the owner of Sekhukhune Football Club?

The team is co-owned by brothers, Siblings Simon and Jonas Malatji. According to News24, the brothers grew up in Sekhukhune in Limpopo. During the launch of the club, Simon Malatji said,

“We are not in football for the money. We want to change the lives of people in our community, especially the youth who dream of playing at the highest levels."

2. Who is the highest-paid player in Sekhukhune United?

As of June 2024, the facts of the Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries list remain unknown. The club and its players have successfully kept a tight lid on player compensation details.

Final word

Compared to many top-flight teams, Sekhukhune United FC players' salaries list details have remained private. Despite this, the team has seemingly escaped negative press on football teams and salary woes.

READ ALSO: Sekhukhune United players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

Sports Brief has published an article about Sekhukhune United FC. The report covers Sekhukhune's squad size, positions, club management, statistics, and rankings. Click on the link above to learn more about the top-flight DSTV Premiership club.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.
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