The R360m goal: How Mamelodi Sundowns’ continental triumph dwarfs Orlando Pirates’ domestic treble

While Orlando Pirates celebrated a brilliant domestic treble worth R37 million, Mamelodi Sundowns are operating on a completely different financial planet. Photo: Backpagepix

When Teboho Mokoena struck that decisive goal into the back of the net in Rabat, it did more than win Mamelodi Sundowns another CAF Champions League crown.

It may have also unlocked one of the most lucrative financial pathways in African club football.

As reported by AFP, the goal that secured Sundowns’ continental triumph could ultimately be worth close to $20 million (around R360m) when factoring in prize money, Super Cup participation and, most significantly, qualification routes linked to the Fifa Club World Cup.

The immediate reward alone was already massive.