Mamelodi Sundowns have walked away with the biggest share of the MTN8 prize money after dethroning Orlando Pirates, who had dominated the competition with four consecutive titles.
The Brazilians are set to pocket R10 million for winning the tournament, while Orlando Pirates and the other six participating clubs each receive R1 million.
The prize money means that all eight teams who participated in the competition will receive a share of the rewards, with the champions taking home the largest amount.
Pirates had established themselves as the team to beat in the MTN8, winning the trophy four times in a row before Sundowns ended their run and claimed the title.
The prize distribution highlights the financial rewards attached to the competition, with Sundowns earning R9 million more than each of the other seven teams.
Under this reported breakdown, the total prize money distributed among the eight clubs amounts to R17 million.
