African clubs might not be some of the biggest in world football but they still attract significant revenue, especially in countries where the leagues are thriving. South African and North African leagues are doing sports business right, which is why some of the biggest clubs play in these regions. Which among them is the richest football club in Africa?
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- Al Ahly
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Zamalek SC
- Wydad Casablanca
- Esperance De Tunis
- Orlando Pirates
- Pyramids FC
- Kaizer Chiefs
- USM Algiers
- AmaZulu FC
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1. Al Ahly – €29.55 million
- Full name: Al Ahly Sporting Club
- Founded: 24 April 1907
- Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Owner: Abdul Rahman Eisa Al-Manaai
Egyptian Premier League giants Al Ahly has a net worth of €29.55 million, which makes it the richest football club in Africa. It is also one of the most successful in the continent, having won numerous titles.
- 42 Egyptian Premier League titles
- 38 Egyptian Cup titles
- 13 Egyptian Super Cup titles
- 11 CAF Champions League titles
- 4 African Cup Winners Cup titles
- 8 Super Cup Winner
- 1 Confederation Cup title
The amount of money the club generates for winning numerous titles contributes significantly to its revenues. Additionally, Al Ahly has several sponsors including Shell Helix, Adidas and FABMISR, one of the biggest banks in Egypt, among others.
2. Mamelodi Sundowns – €27.30 million
- Full name: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C
- Founded: 1970
- Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Owner: Patrice Motsepe
With a net worth of €27.30 million, Sundowns are the second richest club in Africa. They are serial winners of the domestic competition, the Premier Soccer League, and continuously challenge for top titles across the continent.
They have won:
- 7 Premier Soccer League trophies
- 1 CAF Champions League trophy
- 1 CAF Super Cup
- 3 Nedbank Cups
- 2 Telkom Knockout
- 1 MTN 8
Mamelodi Sundowns’ sponsors include Puma, and Roc Nation among others.
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3. Zamalek SC – €20.58 million
- Full name: Zamalek Sporting Club
- Founded: 5 January 1911
- Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Owner: Mortar Mansour
Zamalek SC is the third richest football club in Africa, with a market value of €20.58 million. Its financial success comes from prize money, sponsors, ticket sales, and merchandise. The club has won numerous domestic and continental titles:
- 14 Egyptian League titles
- 28 Egyptian Cup Winner
- 4 Egyptian Super Cups
- 5 CAF Champions League titles
- 1 African Cup Winners Cup
- 4 CAF Super Cup titles
- 1 CAF Confederations Cup
The club is also known for its bitter rivalry with Al Ahly, which has produced some of the best games in the Egyptian league.
4. Wydad Casablanca – €19.35 million
- Full name: Wydad Athletic Club
- Founded: 8 May 1937
- Stadium: Mohamed V Stadium
- Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Wydad Casablanca’s market value of €19.35 million makes it one of the richest clubs in Africa. It’s one of the biggest clubs in Morocco having won 22 Moroccan league titles, 9 Moroccan Cups, 1 CAF Super Cup, 1 African Cup Winners Cup and 3 CAF Champions League titles. It generates money through ticket sales as fans normally fill its stadium to capacity during matches.
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5. Orlando Pirates – €19.80 million
- Full name: Orlando Pirates Football Club
- Founded: 1937
- Stadium: Orlando Stadium
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Owner: Irvin Khoza
Orlando competes in the Premier Soccer League in South Africa. It ranks sixth in our list of the richest football clubs in Africa, with a market value of €19.80 million. Whilst Orlando’s trophy cabinet is not as glittering as the other teams above, it’s still impressive. The most recent trophy they won is the Nedbank Cup.
6. Esperance De Tunis – €18.60 million
- Full name: Espérance Sportive de Tunis
- Founded: 15 January 1919
- Stadium: Olympic Stadium Hamadi Agrebi of rades
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
- Owner:
Esperance De Tunis is by far the most successful team in Tunisia and one of the richest clubs in Africa. It has a net worth of €18.60 million. This is from the prize money it gets from winning domestic and continental titles.
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Esperance has won its league 32 times, won the CAF Champions League four times and the CAF Confederations Cup once. Also, it has secured lucrative sponsorship with companies like Delice Group.
7. Pyramids FC – €18.38 million
- Full name: Pyramids FC
- Founded: 2008
- Stadium: 30 June Stadium
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Owner: Salem Al Shamsi
For a club that was established relatively recently, Pyramids FC has quickly established itself among the top outfits in Africa. Its market valuation stands at €18.38 million which makes it one of the richest football clubs in Africa.
The club has enjoyed sponsorship from some of the biggest brands like Adidas and Kappa and has an ongoing partnership with Puma.
Pyramids FC is yet to win any significant titles but has a rich owner who bought in some big-name players and resources that helps them compete at the highest level.
8. Kaizer Chiefs – €14.20 million
- Full name: Kaizer Chiefs
- Founded: 7 January 1970
- Stadium: FNB Stadium
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Owner: Kaizer Moutang
Kaizer Chiefs is one of the most successful clubs in South Africa. It attracts big-name players and has some of the best resources that enable it to compete continentally.
Although it is yet to win the CAF Champions League trophy, it has won the African Cup Winners Cup and 13 South African League titles.
The MTN Cup, Nedbank Cup, and South African Cup. All the prize money, plus ticket sales, sponsors and merchandise brings its valuation to €14.20 million which makes it one of the richest clubs in Africa.
9. USM Algiers – €10.30 million
- Full name: Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger
- Founded: 5 July 1937
- Stadium: Omar Hamadi Stadium
- Location: Algiers, Algeria
Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger, popularly referred to as USM Algiers, is among the richest clubs in Africa, with a net worth of €10.30 million. Winning titles at the continental and domestic levels has played a big role in its success. This attracts sponsorship interests that further strengthen the club’s financial standing.
10. AmaZulu Football Club – €9.59 million
- Full name: AmaZulu FC
- Founded: 1932
- Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
AmaZulu FC might not be one of the clubs that come to mind instinctively when it comes to title talk in the South African League but historically, it is one of the most successful. It has won one title and some cup competitions.
That said, when it comes to the money league, it is one of the richest clubs in Africa. As of 2023, AmaZulu FC is worth €9.59 million.
The clubs indicate that proper management of leagues and teams can lead to massive success. Contrary to what many might think, African football can be profitable.
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