Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie praised the club for bringing pride to South Africa with their continental success
By Mapaballo Borotho

Mamelodi Sundowns is reportedly set to distribute the entire R100 million CAF prize money among players and staff following the club’s historic triumph in Africa’s biggest club competition.
The tradition of sharing prize money with team staff reportedly dates back to former club president Patrice Motsepe and has continued under the club’s current leadership.
Sundowns secured the CAF Champions League title after overcoming AS FAR in the final, adding another continental trophy to an era already filled with league titles and domestic success.
The reported decision means players, coaches, and technical staff directly involved in the successful campaign will benefit from the entire prize pool.
According to SABC’s sportscaster Andile Ncube, the reward includes members of the squad and technical team who guided Sundowns through another demanding season across multiple competitions.
Meanwhile, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns on their historic CAF Champions League victory.
“On behalf of the Government of South Africa and all football-loving South Africans, I congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns on this outstanding achievement. Your success has brought immense pride to our nation and serves as an inspiration to aspiring footballers across the country. You have flown the South African flag high and shown that through hard work, discipline, and teamwork, greatness can be achieved,” said McKenzie.
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