The likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates simply cannot compete with the financial might of champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Bongani Zungu is allegedly the club’s top earner, taking home R700 000 per month, that’s according to a report on briefly.co.za. Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is taking home something in the region of R500 000 per month. 31-year-old midfielder Zungu has represented clubs in Portugal, France and Scotland on his travels.
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Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates lose out in the January window
Former Borussia Dortmund star Tashreeq Matthews was linked with a switch to Kaizer Chiefs in the recent January window, but the 23-year-old plumped for a move to Sundowns to work with Rulani Mokwena. Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, saw star attacker Thembinkosi Lorch also depart for the champions.
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