The richest football clubs in South Africa invest a lot in the sport.
They also get massive support from the government and society.
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The PremierSoccerLeague (PSL)gives each cluban R2 million monthly grant.
Orlando Pirates' #3 Thembinkosi Lorch fights for the ball with Kaizer Chiefs' #5 Sibongiseni Mthethwa during the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Photo: Phill Magakoe (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
Moreover, a PSL champion receives an R10 million rand prize.
Meanwhile, championships like theDStv Premiershipalso pay handsomely.
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Below is a table of the riches clubs in South Africa.
The list is ranked based on the current market value as per the Transfermarkt analysis.
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Below is a list of the richest football clubs in South Africa.
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Cape Town Spurs - R96 million
Cape Town Spurs is based in Parow in the city of Cape Town.
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It plays in the South African Premier Division.
Royal AM - R97 million
Royal AM was initially called Real Kings.
After Shauwn Mkhize and her son Andile Mpisane purchased it, they renamed itRoyal AM.
The Chippa United team players pose for their team photo during the Absa Premiership match in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Carl Fourie/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
Royal AM’s current market value is estimated to be 4.73 million (R97 million).
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Chippa United - R128.08 million
Chippa United is situated in Port Elizabeth.
Its nickname is Chilli Boys, and it hosts its home matches at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Moroka Swallows players line-up before the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Moroka Swallows at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Photo: Richard Huggard/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
The market value ofChippa United FCis 6.23 million (R128 million).
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Richards Bay - R128.55 million
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Moroka Swallows FC - R154 million
Moroka Swallows FC was founded in 1947.
They play their home matches at Dobsonville Stadium.
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It is worth 7.53 million (R154 million).
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The club’s worth is 9.20 million (R188 million).
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Lamontville Golden Arrows - R189 million
Golden Arrows FC is based inDurbanand plays in the Premier Soccer League.
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It plays in the Premier Soccer League and hosts its home matches at the Cape Town Stadium.
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Cape Town City FC’s current market value is 9.83 million (R201 million).
to Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
The club has won the National First Division in 2019 and the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup.
Footballers of Kaiser Chiefs celebrate their victory at the end of the 2016 Carling Black Label Cup between Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed/Anadolu AgencSource: Getty Images
The current market value ofStellenbosch FCis 10.15 million (R208 million).
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AmaZulu - R219 million
TheAmaZulu Football Clubis based in Durban city, KwaZulu Natal province.
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The club’s nickname, Usuthu, means a war cry in the Zulu tribe.
Zulu migrant workers formed AmaZulu in 1932 as Zulu Royal Conquerors.
The then-Zulu King, Solomon, changed its name to Zulu Royals.
Orlando Pirates' players react during the Nedbank Cup Last 32 football match between Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. Photo: Phill MagakoeSource: Getty Images
In 1985, the National Soccer League was formed, and AmaZulu entered a new phase.
AmaZulu is one of the top 5 richest football clubs in South Africa.
The club’s market value is 10.70 million (R219 million).
The Mamelodi Sundowns players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup Quarter Final match. Photo: Matthew AshtonSource: Getty Images
Supersport United - R222 million
Supersport United is the second richest soccer team in South Africa.
The club is in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, and fans nickname it Matsatsantsa and Pitori.
In 1994, the team was re-branded from Pretoria City to Supersport United.
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Kaizer Chiefs - R348 million
Kaizer Chiefs is situated in Naturena, Johannesburg.
The team’s nickname is Amakhosi, and it plays in the Premier Soccer League.
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It is known for being rivals with Orlando Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs was formed in 1970 after Kaizer Motaung returned from the USA.
It also has a football academy for junior players.
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Moreover, most of thehighest-paid soccer playersin Mzansi come from this club.
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Orlando Pirates - R405 million
Orlando Pirates is situated in Houghton, Johannesburg.
It was initially based in Orlando, Soweto when it was founded in 1937.
Mamelodi Sundowns - R603 million
Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club is the richest club in South Africa.
The team is situated in Mamelodi in Tshwane.
Sundowns officially became a football club in 1970 and became part of the National Soccer League in 1983.
TheMamelodi Sundownshave won the PSL title nine times since its inception in 1996.
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Business mogul Patrice Motsepe owns Sundowns.
Additionally, the club has produced some of thewealthiest soccer playersin the country.
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Mamelodi Sundowns currently stands in first place among the richest football clubs in South Africa.
Its market value is estimated to be 29.15 million (R603 million).
Who is the richest PSL club owner?
Johann Rupert is the richest team owner in South Africa.
The third on the list isKaizer Motaungof Kaizer Chiefs, with a net worth of $60 million.
Which team has more trophies in South Africa?
Kaizer Chiefs boasts a remarkable collection of over 55 trophies.
The club was founded on 7 January 1970.
The current owner is Kaizer Motaung.
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Which is the most successful team in PSL?
Kaizer Chiefs has the most number of titles.
The team has over 55major trophies.
Pirates come second with 30 titles, and Sundowns is in third place with 28 trophies.
Which team in South Africa pays the most?
These richest football clubs in South Africa rarely miss the major leagues.
Most of them have generated their wealth by winning high-paying leagues and championships.
These clubs are wealthy enough to put their players and employees on attractive salary rates.
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The club has a number of talented players who have contributed to the club’s success.
Orlando Pirates is arguably one of the top successful clubs in the South African Premier League.
They play their home matches at the Orlando Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 40,000.
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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