Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena lashes out at Al Ahly’s complaints. Image Source: (@AFL/Facebook)
Mamelodi Sundowns now guaranteed R56 million from AFL!
Mamelodi Sundowns are now guaranteed a whopping R56 million from the African Football League (AFL) no matter what happens in the final.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena lashes out at Al Ahly’s complaints. Image Source: (@AFL/Facebook)
Mamelodi Sundowns are now guaranteed a whopping R56 million from the African Football League (AFL) no matter what happens in the final.
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On Wednesday, the Brazilians sealed their passage to the final of the inaugural AFL tournament by ousting Al Ahly.
Sundowns played to a 0-0 draw with Al Ahly on the night but advanced with a 1-0 aggregate win over the Egyptian giants.
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In reaching the AFL final, Sundowns have secured a $4 million in prize money and so is Wydad who beat Esperance in the other semi-final.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SECURE R56 MILLION BUT SET SIGHTS ON R75 MILLION PRIZE MONEY
While R56 million is a lot of money, Sundowns have firmly set their sights on the ultimate prize money which is around R74 million.
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However, they will have to beat Wydad and be crowned AFL champions in order to score that money.
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The runners-up will then pocket R56 million as well as silver medals for their efforts in reaching the AFL final.
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WHEN IS THE AFL FINAL BETWEEN MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AND WYDAD?
Now, the question on almost everyone’s lips is the dates for this mouth-watering final between the two African giants.
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We’ve got you covered…
The final of this inaugural AFL tournament will be played over two legs just like we saw with the quarter-finals and the semi-finals.
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On Sunday, 5 November, Sundowns will visit Wydad for the first leg at Mohamed V Sports Complex. Kick-off is yet to be confirmed.
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The return leg which will determine the ultimate winner will then be played on Saturday, 11 November at Loftus Versveld Stadium. Kick-off is also yet to be confirmed.
