Mamelodi Sundowns’ Prize Money Revealed After Beating Al Ahli in FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup

• Mamelodi Sundowns claimed the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup title with a hard-fought victory over the Asian champions
• Portuguese midfielder Nuno Santos was the hero for the Brazilians, finding the net twice in a 2-1 win on home soil
• The trophy comes with a huge prize money and sets up a blockbuster semifinal against a Americas Derby winner

Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions after defeating the Asian champions 2-1 to claim the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup.

Nuno Santos was the standout performer for the Brazilians, scoring both goals in the victory to seal the title for the Tshwane-based club.

Mamelodi Sundowns' $2 million prize haul

Winning the African-Asian-Pacific Cup earns Mamelodi Sundowns $2 million, equivalent to approximately R34 million to R35 million. That figure could grow significantly should the South African giants advance further in the competition.

Sundowns will next face the winner of the Derby of the Americas, a tie between Mexican side Toluca and a yet-to-be-confirmed South American representative. A place in the final against UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and the additional prize money that comes with it remains within reach for the African champions.

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Road to the final

Having entered the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup as Africa's continental representatives, Sundowns carried the weight of the continent's expectations. Their 2-1 victory over the Asian champions confirmed their standing as one of world football's most competitive clubs outside Europe and South America.

The prize purse on offer in the expanded FIFA Intercontinental Cup reflects the tournament's growing stature, with participating clubs standing to earn substantial sums as the competition progresses toward its final stages.

Source: Briefly News