Top 25 Richest Football Clubs In Africa 2023

This article highlights of top 25 richest football clubs in Africa as of JULY 2023.

While African football leagues are still developing and have yet to reach the level of competitiveness seen in European leagues, there are several clubs in Africa that have achieved significant revenue values.

I’d be happy to provide more information about the market values of the most valuable football clubs in Africa.

#		Club	Competition	Market Value
1		Mamelodi Sundowns FC	DStv Premiership	€33.15m
2		El Ahly Cairo	Egyptian League	€29.60m
3		Orlando Pirates	DStv Premiership	€22.63m
4		Zamalek SC	Egyptian League	€19.83m
5		Pyramids FC	Egyptian League	€19.28m
6		Wydad Casablanca	Botola Pro Inwi	€18.96m
7		Kaizer Chiefs	DStv Premiership	€18.65m
8		Raja Club Athletic	Botola Pro Inwi	€17.89m
9		Esperance Tunis	Ligue I Pro	€17.35m
10		Future FC	Egyptian League	€12.83m
11		FAR Rabat	Botola Pro Inwi	€12.79m
12		CR Belouizdad	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	€12.48m
13		Etoile Sportive du Sahel	Ligue I Pro	€10.98m
14		AmaZulu FC	DStv Premiership	€10.10m
15		Cape Town City FC	DStv Premiership	€9.85m
16		Renaissance de Berkane	Botola Pro Inwi	€9.84m
17		FUS Rabat	Botola Pro Inwi	€9.58m
18		USM Alger	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	€9.50m
19		MC Algiers	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	€9.05m
20		Cleopatra FC	Egyptian League	€8.85m
21		Club Africain Tunis	Ligue I Pro	€8.63m
22		Club Sportif Sfaxien	Ligue I Pro	€8.50m
23		Lamontville Golden Arrows	DStv Premiership	€8.38m
24		Stellenbosch FC	DStv Premiership	€8.33m
25		Moroka Swallows FC	DStv Premiership	€8.00m

1- Mamelodi Sundowns FC – €33.15m 

Mamelodi Sundowns FC is a professional football club based in Pretoria, South Africa. The club was founded in 1970 and is one of the most successful football clubs in South Africa, having won the South African Premier Soccer League a record 11 times.Mamelodi Sundowns FC plays its home matches at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, which has a capacity of 51,762 spectators. The club’s colors are yellow and blue, and its nickname is “The Brazilians.”Mamelodi Sundowns FC has a large and loyal fan base, and the club has made significant investments in its youth development program, which has helped to produce talented players that have contributed to the club’s success. The club has also attracted several high-profile players from other African countries, including Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Ghana.Mamelodi Sundowns FC has achieved success in both domestic and international competitions, including the CAF Champions League, which they won in 2016. The club is known for its attacking style of play and has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining teams to watch in South African football.

Trophies Mamelodi Sundowns FC:

22/23 ,  21/22 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  92/93 ,  89/90 ,  87/88

19/20 ,  15/16 ,  99/00 ,  90/91

21/22 ,  07/08 ,  90/91 ,  88/89

21/22 ,  19/20 ,  14/15 ,  07/08 ,  97/98 ,  85/86

2016

16/17

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2- Al Ahly Cairo – €29.60m 

Al Ahly Sporting Club, commonly known as Al Ahly Cairo, is a professional football club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club was founded in 1907 and is the most successful football club in Africa, having won the CAF Champions League a record 11 times.Al Ahly Cairo has a large and passionate fan base, and the club has made significant investments in its youth development program, which has helped to produce talented players that have contributed to the club’s success. The club has also attracted several high-profile players from other African countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, and Nigeria.Al Ahly Cairo has achieved success in both domestic and international competitions, including the CAF Champions League, which they won in 2020 and 2021 and 2023. The club is known for its strong defense and tactical play, and its success has helped to increase the popularity of football in Egypt and Africa as a whole.

Trophies Al Ahly Egypt:

22/23 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  04/05 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  94/95 ,  93/94 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  79/80 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  61/62 ,  60/61 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  56/57 ,  55/56 ,  53/54 ,  52/53 ,  50/51 ,  49/50 ,  48/49

21/22 ,  19/20 ,  16/17 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  95/96 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  84/85 ,  83/84 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  77/78 ,  65/66 ,  60/61 ,  57/58 ,  55/56 ,  52/53 ,  50/51 ,  49/50 ,  48/49 ,  46/47 ,  45/46 ,  44/45 ,  42/43 ,  41/42 ,  39/40 ,  36/37 ,  30/31 ,  1929/30 ,  1927/28 ,  1926/27 ,  1924/25 ,  1923/24

22/23 ,  21/22 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  03/04

22/23 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  2013 ,  2012 ,  2008 ,  2006 ,  2005 ,  2001 ,  1987 ,  1982

92/93 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  83/84

21/22 ,  20/21 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  08/09 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  01/02

13/14

95/96

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3- Orlando Pirates – €22.63m 

Orlando Pirates Football Club is a professional football club based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The club was founded in 1937 and is one of the most popular football clubs in South Africa.Orlando Pirates plays its home matches at the Orlando Stadium, which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. The club’s colors are black and white, and its nickname is “The Buccaneers.”Orlando Pirates has a large and passionate fan base, and the club has made significant investments in its youth development program, which has helped to produce talented players that have contributed to the club’s success. The club has also attracted several high-profile players from other African countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria.

Trophies Orlando Pirates:

11/12 ,  10/11 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  93/94 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  72/73 ,  70/71

11/12

22/23 ,  20/21 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  00/01 ,  96/97 ,  93/94 ,  83/84 ,  78/79 ,  73/74 ,  72/73

22/23 ,  13/14 ,  10/11 ,  95/96 ,  87/88 ,  79/80 ,  74/75 ,  73/74 ,  72/73

1995

95/96

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4- Zamalek SC – €19.83m 

Zamalek Sporting Club, commonly known as Zamalek SC, is an Egyptian sports club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club was founded in 1911 and is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Africa.Zamalek SC has won numerous domestic and international titles, including 14 Egyptian Premier League titles, 28 Egyptian Cup titles, and five CAF Champions League titles. The club’s colors are white and red, and they play their home matches at the Cairo International Stadium.

Trophies Zamalek sc:

21/22 ,  20/21 ,  14/15 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  87/88 ,  83/84 ,  77/78 ,  64/65 ,  63/64 ,  59/60

20/21 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  15/16 ,  14/15 ,  13/14 ,  12/13 ,  07/08 ,  01/02 ,  98/99 ,  87/88 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  74/75 ,  61/62 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  57/58 ,  56/57 ,  54/55 ,  51/52 ,  43/44 ,  42/43 ,  40/41 ,  37/38 ,  34/35 ,  31/32 ,  1921/22

19/20 ,  16/17 ,  01/02 ,  00/01

2002 ,  1996 ,  1993 ,  1986 ,  1984

99/00

19/20 ,  02/03 ,  96/97 ,  93/94

18/19

02/03

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5- Pyramids FC – €19.28m 

Pyramids FC is a professional football club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club was founded in 2008 as Al Assiouty Sport, and in 2018 it was acquired by the Saudi Arabian investor Turki Al-Sheikh and rebranded as Pyramids FC.Since its acquisition, Pyramids FC has emerged as one of the most ambitious and well-funded clubs in Africa. The club has invested heavily in players and facilities, and has quickly risen to become a major force in Egyptian and African football.Pyramids FC has a strong squad of talented players from Egypt and other parts of the world, including Hamed Haddadi, Mohamed Farouk, and John Antwi. The club’s colors are white and black, and they play their home matches at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.Pyramids FC has already achieved significant success in its short history, finishing as runners-up in the Egyptian Premier League in 2019-2020 and reaching the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2021. The club is widely regarded as a rising power in African football, and is expected to continue challenging for titles in the years to come.

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6- Wydad Casablanca – €18.96m

Wydad Athletic Club, commonly known as Wydad Casablanca, is a professional football club based in Casablanca, Morocco. The club was founded in 1937 and is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Morocco.Wydad Casablanca has won numerous domestic and international titles, including 22 Botola Pro titles, nine Coupe du Trône titles, and two CAF Champions League titles. The club’s colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca.The club has a large and passionate fan base in Morocco, and is known for its attacking style of play and strong defensive organization. Wydad Casablanca has also produced many talented footballers who have gone on to play for top clubs in Europe and other parts of the world.

Trophies Wydad Casablanca

21/22 ,  2017 ,  1992

01/02

17/18

00/01 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  93/94 ,  88/89 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  69/70

21/22 ,  20/21 ,  18/19 ,  16/17 ,  14/15 ,  09/10 ,  05/06 ,  92/93 ,  90/91 ,  90/91 ,  89/90 ,  85/86 ,  77/78 ,  75/76 ,  68/69 ,  65/66 ,  56/57 ,  54/55 ,  50/51 ,  49/50 ,  48/49 ,  47/48

 

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7- Kaizer Chiefs – €18.65m

Kaizer Chiefs F.C. is a professional football club based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The club was founded in 1970 by former South African footballer Kaizer Motaung and is one of the most popular and successful football clubs in South Africa.

Trophies Kaizer Chiefs:

14/15 ,  12/13 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  95/96 ,  91/92 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  83/84 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  74/75

10/11 ,  09/10 ,  07/08 ,  04/05 ,  03/04 ,  01/02 ,  97/98 ,  89/90 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  84/85 ,  83/84

14/15 ,  08/09 ,  06/07 ,  01/02 ,  94/95 ,  92/93 ,  91/92 ,  89/90 ,  87/88 ,  85/86 ,  82/83 ,  81/82 ,  77/78 ,  76/77 ,  74/75

12/13 ,  05/06 ,  99/00 ,  91/92 ,  86/87 ,  83/84 ,  81/82 ,  80/81 ,  78/79 ,  76/77 ,  75/76 ,  71/72 ,  70/71

00/01

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8- Raja Club Athletic – €17.89m

Raja Club Athletic, commonly known as Raja Casablanca, is a professional football club based in Casablanca, Morocco. The club was founded in 1949 and is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Morocco.

Trophies Raja Club Athletic:

• 3x CAF Champions League Winner:

1999 ,  1997 ,  1989

• 2x CAF Super Cup Winner:

18/19 ,  99/00

• 3x CAF Confederation Cup winner:

20/21 ,  17/18 ,  02/03

• 8x Moroccon Cup Winner:

16/17 ,  11/12 ,  04/05 ,  01/02 ,  95/96 ,  81/82 ,  76/77 ,  73/74

• 12x Moroccon Champion:

19/20 ,  12/13 ,  10/11 ,  08/09 ,  03/04 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  96/97 ,  95/96 ,  87/88

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9- Esperance Tunis – €17.35m

Espérance Sportive de Tunis, commonly known as Esperance Tunis, is a professional football club based in Tunis, Tunisia. The club was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Tunisia.

Trophies Esperance Tunis:

• 32x Tunisian Champion:

21/22 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  17/18 ,  16/17 ,  13/14 ,  11/12 ,  10/11 ,  09/10 ,  08/09 ,  05/06 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  98/99 ,  97/98 ,  93/94 ,  92/93 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  87/88 ,  84/85 ,  81/82 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  69/70 ,  59/60 ,  58/59 ,  41/42

• 15x Tunisian cup winner:

15/16 ,  10/11 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  90/91 ,  88/89 ,  85/86 ,  79/80 ,  78/79 ,  63/64 ,  56/57 ,  38/39

• 6x Tunisian Super Cup Winner

21/22 ,  19/20 ,  18/19 ,  00/01 ,  92/93 ,  59/60

• 4x CAF Champions League Winner:

18/19 ,  2018 ,  2011 ,  1994

• 1x African Cup Winners’ Cup Winner:

97/98

• 1x CAF Super Cup Winner:

94/95

• 1x CAF Confederation Cup winner:

96/97

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10- Future FC – €12.83m

Future Football Club, formerly known as Coca-Cola FC, is an Egyptian professional football club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club currently plays in the Egyptian Premier League, the highest league in the Egyptian football league system.

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11- FAR Rabat – €12.79m

FAR Rabat, also known as Forces Armées Royales, is a Moroccan professional football club based in the capital city of Rabat. The club was founded in 1958 and is affiliated with the Royal Moroccan Army.

Trophies FAR Rabat:

• 1x CAF Champions League Winner:

1985

1x CAF Confederation Cup winner:

04/05

• 12x Moroccon Cup Winner:

20/21 ,  08/09 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  98/99 ,  85/86 ,  84/85 ,  83/84 ,  70/71 ,  58/59

• 13x Moroccon Champion:

22/23 ,  07/08 ,  04/05 ,  88/89 ,  86/87 ,  83/84 ,  69/70 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  63/64 ,  62/63 ,  61/62 ,  60/61

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12- CR Belouizdad – €12.48m

CR Belouizdad (Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad) is a professional football club based in Algiers, Algeria. The club was founded in 1962 and plays in the top tier of Algerian football, the Ligue Professionnelle 1.

CR Belouizdad has a rich history in Algerian football, having won the league title Ten times and the Algerian Cup eight times. They have also had success in continental competitions, reaching the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League in 1977 and the quarter-finals in 2020.

Trophies CR Belouizdad:

• 10x Algerian Champion

22/23 ,  21/22 ,  20/21 ,  19/20 ,  00/01 ,  99/00 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  65/66 ,  64/65

• 8x Algerian Cup Winner

18/19 ,  16/17 ,  08/09 ,  94/95 ,  77/78 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  65/66

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13- Etoile Sportive du Sahel – €10.98m

Étoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) is a professional football club based in Sousse, Tunisia. The club was founded in 1925 and is one of the most successful football clubs in Tunisia and Africa.

Trophies Étoile Sportive du Sahel:

• 11x Tunisian Champion

22/23 ,  15/16 ,  06/07 ,  96/97 ,  86/87 ,  85/86 ,  71/72 ,  65/66 ,  62/63 ,  57/58 ,  49/50

• 10x Tunisian cup winner

14/15 ,  13/14 ,  11/12 ,  95/96 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  74/75 ,  73/74 ,  62/63 ,  58/59

• 3x Tunisian Super Cup Winner

86/87 ,  85/86 ,  72/73

• 2x African Cup Winners’ Cup Winner

02/03 ,  96/97

• 1x CAF Champions League Winner

2007

• 2x CAF Super Cup Winner

07/08 ,  97/98

• 4x CAF Confederation Cup winner

14/15 ,  05/06 ,  98/99 ,  94/95

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14- AmaZulu FC – €10.10m

AmaZulu FC is a professional football club based in Durban, South Africa. The club was founded in 1932 and plays in the top tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

AmaZulu FC has a rich history in South African football, but has also faced financial difficulties and ownership changes in recent years.

The club’s home ground is the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium, which has a capacity of 52,000 spectators. AmaZulu FC has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Usuthu”.

AmaZulu FC has produced many talented players who have gone on to play for the South African national team and other top clubs in South Africa and abroad. The club has also had success in other sports, including rugby and cricket.

In recent years, AmaZulu FC has made efforts to stabilize its finances and improve its on-field performance. The club has appointed new ownership and management, and has signed several high-profile players in an effort to challenge for titles and improve its standing in South African football.

Trophies AmaZulu FC:

• 1x South African Champion

71/72

• 1x South African cup winner

92/93

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15- Cape Town City FC – €9.85m

Cape Town City FC is a professional football club based in Cape Town, South Africa. The club was founded in 2016 and plays in the top tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

Cape Town City FC was established as a replacement for the now-defunct Mpumalanga Black Aces, after the club’s owners relocated it to Cape Town. The club has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting and innovative teams in South African football, with a strong focus on youth development and attractive, attacking football.

The club’s home ground is the Cape Town Stadium, which has a capacity of 55,000 spectators. Cape Town City FC has a growing fan base, with supporters known as “The Citizens”.

Trophies Cape Town City FC:

• 1x South African cup winner

16/17

• 1x MTN8 Cup Winner

18/19

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16- Renaissance de Berkane – €9.84m

Renaissance de Berkane (RSB) is a professional football club based in Berkane, Morocco. The club was founded in 1938 and plays in the top tier of Moroccan football, the Botola Pro.

RSB has a strong history in Moroccan football, but has experienced a recent resurgence in success. The club won its first major trophy in 2018, the Coupe du Trône, and followed up with another trophy the following year, the CAF Confederation Cup. In 2020, RSB won its first Botola Pro title.

The club’s home ground is the Stade Municipal de Berkane, which has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. RSB has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Oranges”.

RSB has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Moroccan national team and other top clubs in Morocco and abroad.

In recent years, RSB has become one of the top teams in Moroccan football, consistently challenging for titles and competing in continental competitions. The club is known for its disciplined and organized style of play, with a focus on strong defensive play and counter-attacking football. RSB’s recent success has made it a popular and respected club both in Morocco and across the African continent.

Trophies Renaissance de Berkane:

• 1x CAF Super Cup Winner

22/23

• 2x CAF Confederation Cup winner

21/22 ,  19/20

• 2x Moroccon Cup Winner

21/22 ,  17/18

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17- FUS Rabat – €9.58m

Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat is a professional football club based in Rabat, Morocco. The club was founded in 1946 and plays in the top tier of Moroccan football, the Botola Pro.

FUS Rabat has a successful history in Moroccan football, having won two Botola Pro titles, five Coupe du Trône trophies, and two Moroccan Super Cups. The club has also had success in continental competitions, reaching the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2010.

The club’s home ground is the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, which has a capacity of 52,000 spectators. FUS Rabat has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Fussistes”.

Trophies FUS Rabat:

• 1x CAF Confederation Cup winner

09/10

• 6x Moroccon Cup Winner

13/14 ,  09/10 ,  94/95 ,  75/76 ,  72/73 ,  66/67

• 1x Moroccon Champion

15/16

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18- USM Alger – €9.50m

Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger (USM Alger) is a professional football club based in Algiers, Algeria. The club was founded in 1937 and plays in the top tier of Algerian football, the Ligue Professionnelle 1.

The club’s home ground is the Stade Omar Hamadi, which has a capacity of 17,000 spectators. USM Alger has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Rouge et Noir”.

USM Alger has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Algerian national team and other top clubs in Algeria and abroad.

Trophies USM Alger:

• 1x CAF Confederation Cup winner

22/23

• 8x Algerian Champion

18/19 ,  15/16 ,  13/14 ,  04/05 ,  02/03 ,  01/02 ,  95/96 ,  62/63

• 8x Algerian Cup Winner

12/13 ,  03/04 ,  02/03 ,  00/01 ,  98/99 ,  96/97 ,  87/88 ,  80/81

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19- MC Algiers – €9.05m

Mouloudia Club d’Alger (MC Alger) is a professional football club based in Algiers, Algeria. The club was founded in 1921 and plays in the top tier of Algerian football, the Ligue Professionnelle 1.

MC Alger has a rich history in Algerian football, having won the league title eight times and the Algerian Cup seven times. The club has also had success in continental competitions, reaching the final of the CAF Champions League in 1976 and the semi-finals in 2015.

The club’s home ground is the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962, which has a capacity of 80,000 spectators. MC Alger has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Vert et Rouge”.

MC Alger has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Algerian national team and other top clubs in Algeria and abroad.

Trophies MC Algiers:

• 1x CAF Champions League Winner

1976

• 7x Algerian Champion

09/10 ,  98/99 ,  78/79 ,  77/78 ,  75/76 ,  74/75 ,  71/72

• 8x Algerian Cup Winner

15/16 ,  13/14 ,  06/07 ,  05/06 ,  82/83 ,  75/76 ,  72/73 ,  70/71

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20- Cleopatra FC – €8.85m

Cleopatra FC is a professional football club based in Alexandria, Egypt. The club was founded in 2020 and plays in the Egyptian Premier League, the top tier of Egyptian football.

The club’s home ground is the Alexandria Stadium, which has a capacity of 20,000 spectators. Cleopatra FC has a growing fan base, with supporters known as “The Pharaohs”.

In its debut season, Cleopatra FC finished in the middle of the Egyptian Premier League table. The club has a strong youth academy and has emphasized its commitment to developing young Egyptian talent.

Cleopatra FC is known for its ambitious plans and its efforts to establish itself as a major club in Egyptian and African football. The club’s ownership has expressed a desire to build a strong and sustainable footballing infrastructure, with a focus on youth development and community engagement.

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21- Club Africain Tunis – €8.63m

Club Africain Tunis, also known as CA, is a professional football club based in Tunis, Tunisia. The club was founded in 1920 and plays in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1, the top tier of Tunisian football.

Club Africain is one of the most successful clubs in Tunisian football history, having won the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 13 times, the Tunisian Cup 13 times, and the CAF Champions League once (in 1991). The club has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Clubistes”.

The club’s home ground is the Stade Olympique de Radès, which has a capacity of 60,000 spectators. Club Africain has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Tunisian national team and other top clubs in Tunisia and abroad.

In recent years, Club Africain has faced financial difficulties and ownership changes, which have impacted the club’s on-field performance. The club has struggled to challenge for titles and has narrowly avoided relegation in some seasons. However, Club Africain remains a respected and popular club in Tunisian football, with a rich history and a passionate fan base. The club’s supporters continue to be vocal and active in their support of the team, both at home and away matches.

Trophies Club Africain Tunis:

• 13x Tunisian Champion

14/15 ,  07/08 ,  95/96 ,  91/92 ,  89/90 ,  79/80 ,  78/79 ,  73/74 ,  72/73 ,  66/67 ,  63/64 ,  47/48 ,  46/47

• 13x Tunisian cup winner

17/18 ,  16/17 ,  99/00 ,  97/98 ,  91/92 ,  75/76 ,  72/73 ,  71/72 ,  69/70 ,  68/69 ,  67/68 ,  66/67 ,  64/65

• 3x Tunisian Super Cup Winner

78/79 ,  69/70 ,  67/68

• 1x CAF Champions League Winner

1991

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22- Club Sportif Sfaxien – €8.50m

Club Sportif Sfaxien (CSS) is a professional football club based in Sfax, Tunisia. The club was founded in 1928 and plays in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1, the top tier of Tunisian football.

The club has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “Les Noirs et Blancs”.

The club’s home ground is the Stade Taïeb Mhiri, which has a capacity of 22,000 spectators. CSS has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Tunisian national team and other top clubs in Tunisia and abroad.

CSS is known for its disciplined and organized style of play, with a focus on strong defensive play and quick counter-attacking football. The club’s recent success has made it a popular and respected club both in Tunisia and across the African continent.

In recent years, CSS has maintained a steady position in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1, consistently finishing in the top half of the league table and challenging for titles. The club has also continued to compete in continental competitions, with a focus on developing young talent and building a sustainable footballing infrastructure. CSS remains one of the top clubs in Tunisian football and a respected team in continental competitions.

Trophies Club Sportif Sfaxien:

• 8x Tunisian Champion

12/13 ,  04/05 ,  94/95 ,  82/83 ,  80/81 ,  77/78 ,  70/71 ,  68/69

• 7x Tunisian cup winner

21/22 ,  20/21 ,  18/19 ,  08/09 ,  03/04 ,  94/95 ,  70/71

• 4x CAF Confederation Cup winner

12/13 ,  07/08 ,  06/07 ,  97/98

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23- Lamontville Golden Arrows – €8.38m

Lamontville Golden Arrows, also known as Golden Arrows, is a professional football club based in Durban, South Africa. The club was founded in 1943 and plays in the top tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

Golden Arrows has a solid history in South African football, and has consistently been a competitive team in the PSL. The club has finished in the top half of the league table several times and has reached the final of the Telkom Knockout Cup twice.

The club’s home ground is the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,000 spectators. Golden Arrows has a growing fan base, with supporters known as “Abafana Bes’thende” (The Durbanites).

Golden Arrows has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the South African national team and other top clubs in South Africa and abroad.

The club is known for its attacking style of play, with a focus on quick passing and movement, and has a reputation for producing exciting and talented players. Golden Arrows is committed to developing young talent and building a sustainable footballing infrastructure, with a focus on community engagement and social responsibility. The club continues to be a competitive team in the PSL and a respected club in South African football.

Trophies Lamontville Golden Arrows:

• 1x MTN8 Cup Winner

09/10

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24- Stellenbosch FC – €8.33m

Stellenbosch FC is a professional football club based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The club was founded in 2016 and plays in the top tier of South African football, the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

Stellenbosch FC has a relatively short history in South African football, but has quickly established itself as a competitive team in the PSL. The club has finished in the top half of the league table several times and has reached the final of the Nedbank Cup once.

The club’s home ground is the Danie Craven Stadium, which has a capacity of 29,000 spectators. Stellenbosch FC has a growing fan base, with supporters known as “The Vineyarders”.

Stellenbosch FC has a commitment to developing young talent and has a strong youth academy. The club has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the South African national team and other top clubs in South Africa and abroad.

The club is known for its disciplined and organized style of play, with a focus on strong defensive play and quick counter-attacking football. Stellenbosch FC is committed to building a sustainable footballing infrastructure, with a focus on community engagement and social responsibility.

Stellenbosch FC continues to be a competitive team in the PSL and a respected club in South African football. The club’s relatively short history and commitment to youth development and community engagement make it a unique and exciting addition to South African football.

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25- Moroka Swallows FC – €8.00m

Moroka Swallows FC, also known as The Birds, is a professional football club based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The club was founded in 1947 and plays in the South African Premier Division, the top tier of South African football.

Moroka Swallows FC has a rich history in South African football, having won the league title four times and the Nedbank Cup once. The club has a passionate fan base, with supporters known as “The Beautiful Birds”.

The club’s home ground is the Dobsonville Stadium, which has a capacity of 24,000 spectators. Moroka Swallows FC has a strong youth academy and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the South African national team and other top clubs in South Africa and abroad.

Moroka Swallows FC is known for its attacking style of play, with a focus on quick passing and movement, and has a reputation for producing exciting and talented players. The club is committed to developing young talent and building a sustainable footballing infrastructure, with a focus on community engagement and social responsibility.

In recent years, Moroka Swallows FC has faced financial difficulties and has been forced to rebuild its squad with young and inexperienced players. However, the club remains a respected and popular club in South African football, with a rich history and a passionate fan base. The club’s supporters continue to be vocal and active in their support of the team, both at home and away matches.

Trophies Moroka Swallows FC:

• 1x South African Champion

64/65

• 3x MTN8 Cup Winner

12/13 ,  79/80 ,  75/76

• 2x Nedbank Cup Winner

08/09 ,  03/04

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Conclusion

Conclusion – Africa’s landscape of football is constantly shifting and diversifying, with clubs showing impressive financial growth and stability. This article features 25 of Africa’s wealthiest clubs as exemplars of its economic powerhouses within African football; these teams have made tremendous contributions towards shaping its development and competitiveness over time.

As we consider the financial success of these clubs, it becomes evident that investments in infrastructure, youth development and strategic partnerships play a pivotal role. Furthermore, fans across Europe continue to drive football forward both economically and culturally.

As Africa football clubs strive to remain among the elites on a global stage, their continued ascent can only become more thrilling to witness. Through sound financial management and dedication to excellence, African clubs appear poised to further cement their status among world football.

As we celebrate the achievements of Africa’s top 25 richest football clubs, let us also acknowledge their wider impact. Football transcends borders and unites people through shared passion while inspiring generations yet unborn.

Success of these clubs exemplifies the perseverance, innovation and spirit that characterise African football. Let us embrace its enormous potential on an African continent!

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