After Orlando Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns to the 2023/24 Nedbank Cup, the Buccaneers have secured themselves R7 million in prize money.
Jose Riveiro’s men beat the DStv Premiership champions 2-1 after goals by Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Mofokeng turned Themba Zwane’s opener around.
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As a consequence, Pirates secured back-to-back Nedbank Cup titles as well as cup doubles after winning the last two MTN8 trophies as well.
The team have somewhat developed into cup specialists, with Riveiro still having a 100% record in the Ke Yona Cup.
His side’s heroics have earned the Sea Robbers a R7 million cheque from Nedbank, while runners-up Sundowns received R2.5 million.
Semi-finalists Chippa United and Stellenbosch FC each got R1 million, respectively.
Below is the complete prize-money overview:
- Winner: R7,000,000
- Runners-up: R2,500,000
- Semi-final: R1,000,000
- Quarter-final: R400,000
- Last 16: R200,000
- Round of 32: R100,000
