FIFA to pay R228 million to Sundowns
The club known as Kabo Yellow did not make it out of the group stages. Sundowns defeated South Korea giants Ulsan HD 1-0 in the first game in Orlando. The second outing in Cincinnati was a famous 4-3 loss to German titans Borussia Dortmund, before a goalless draw to Brazil's Fluminense in Miami.
Sundowns' four goals at the tournament were delivered by Iqraam Rayners (two), Lucas Ribeiro and Lebogang Mothiba.
More questions on new Orlando Pirates coach Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate a goal in the CAF Champions League against Pyramids FC. Image: @masandawana/X
As confirmed by iDiski Times, the 2016 CAF Champions League winners banked serious cash for qualifying for the event (R174 million), winning the first game (R36 million) and for the draw against Fluminense (R18 million).
New Orlando Pirates star tipped for Europe R174 million for participation
R36 million for the win over Ulsan
R18 million for the 0-0 draw against Fluminense
Total earnings: R228 million.
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