Top 10 Richest Teams In South Africa (2025)

As of 2025, the financial standings of South African football clubs have not changed much from the previous years. Some of the most popular clubs continue to hold financial dominance in the financial landscape of the country’s league.

This list proves that popularity is profitable because the money comes from stadium attendances, purchases of club merchandise, and also from endorsements – which also seek to reach out to the club’s fan-base.

Of course, clubs can only be popular if they perform well; and if they win laurels. This is therefore the list of clubs who have successfully done so in south Africa.

Top 10 Richest Soccer Teams In South Africa

1. Mamelodi Sundowns

With an estimated net worth of R603 million, they are the wealthiest football club in South Africa. Theirs is the most popular jersey in the country; the Brazilians as they are called, are widely followed throughout the country, and even on non game days you can see their supporters wearing their jerseys all around the major cities of the country.

Mamelodi Sundowns is sponsored by several prominent companies including:

Red Bull: In August 2023, Red Bull became the official beverage partner of Mamelodi Sundowns, aiming to energize players and fans alike.

Ubuntu-Botho: Serving as an official sponsor, Ubuntu-Botho supports the club’s initiatives and growth.

Puma: As the official kit supplier, Puma provides the team’s apparel and equipment, ensuring both performance and style on the field.

Hyundai: This automotive giant is the official vehicle sponsor for the club, facilitating transportation needs.

2. Orlando Pirates

Valued at approximately R405 million, they hold the second position among the richest clubs in the country.

Orlando Pirates is sponsored by the following companies:

Pepsi Blue: In June 2024, Orlando Pirates secured a significant sponsorship deal with Pepsi Blue, valued at $380 million. This partnership aims to enhance the club’s financial stability and global brand presence.

Marriott Bonvoy: In October 2022, Marriott International’s travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, became the official accommodation partner for Orlando Pirates, offering fans unique experiences and benefits.

SuperSportBet: In January 2024, Orlando Pirates, alongside Kaizer Chiefs, announced a sponsorship deal with SuperSportBet, a newly launched betting company, enhancing the club’s commercial portfolio.

3. Kaizer Chiefs

With a net worth of around R348 million, they are among the top three wealthiest football clubs in South Africa.

This is a heavyweight football club, with financial ties to several important companies.

In 2023, Kaizer Chiefs reunited with Italian sportswear brand Kappa, signing a five-year agreement to serve as the club’s official technical sponsor and licensing partner. This partnership marked the end of a 23-year relationship with Nike.

Sleeve Sponsor: Toyota South Africa Motors expanded its collaboration with Kaizer Chiefs in February 2022 by becoming the club’s sleeve sponsor.

Official Partner: In 2023, Kaizer Chiefs announced a partnership with John Deere, providing the club with advanced groundskeeping equipment to maintain their facilities

4. SuperSport United

Estimated to be worth R222 million, they are among the top five richest football clubs in the country.

Supersport United gets a large chunk of its money from endorsements by the following companies.

Jonsson Workwear: In December 2022, SuperSport United announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Jonsson Workwear, featuring the company’s logo on the front of the team’s jerseys and branding prominently displayed at their home stadium.

iKhokha: In February 2023, fintech company iKhokha became the official long-term sleeve sponsor for SuperSport United, aiming to integrate its brand with the club and its supporters.

ACDC Express: In July 2024, SuperSport United secured a three-year sleeve sponsorship deal with ACDC Express, a premier electrical retail and wholesale franchise in South Africa.

HONOR: In August 2024, global technology brand HONOR partnered with SuperSport United to enhance the competitive edge of players and nurture the next generation of soccer stars in South Africa through state-of-the-art technology.

5. AmaZulu FC

With a net worth of approximately R219 million, they are among the wealthiest football clubs in South Africa.

Amandla Mobile: In July 2024, AmaZulu FC announced Amandla Mobile as their new headline sponsor, following the conclusion of a four-decade-long partnership with SPAR.

Amazulu FC has some juicy endorsement deals with several companies, and they help make it a very rich club:

Umbro: The British sportswear brand continues to serve as the technical sponsor for AmaZulu FC, providing the team’s kits and training apparel.

Mitsubishi: Serving as the vehicle sponsor, Mitsubishi supports the club’s transportation needs.

THULE: As the luggage partner, THULE provides high-quality travel gear for the team’s logistics.

Umgeni Water: Partnering as the water sponsor, Umgeni Water ensures the team stays hydrated.

Marble Gold: This sports drink sponsor supplies beverages designed to enhance player performance and recovery.

6. Stellenbosch FC

Valued at R208 million, this club has shown significant growth in recent years.

The club has some very good endorsement deals that are steady sources of revenue; making it one of the richest clubs in south Africa.

Stellenbosch FC has some profitable endorsement deals suh as:

Rama: Serving as the main front-of-shirt sponsor, Rama’s logo is prominently displayed on the team’s jerseys.

Tsogo Sun: As the official hospitality partner and sleeve sponsor, Tsogo Sun collaborates with Stellenbosch FC to enhance the club’s hospitality services.

Le Coq Sportif: This French sportswear brand is the club’s apparel partner, providing kits and training gear.

aQuellé: As the hydration partner, aQuellé supplies beverages to keep players refreshed.

RG Gloves and Mitre: These companies serve as equipment partners, supplying essential gear for training and matches.

Toyota NMI Stellenbosch: Providing vehicles for the club’s transportation needs, Toyota NMI Stellenbosch is the official vehicle supplier.

Intercape: As the official bus supplier, Intercape ensures the team’s travel requirements are met.

Stellenbosch Municipality and Stellenbosch University: Both institutions are partners, supporting the club’s integration within the local community.

7. Cape Town City FC

With a net worth of R201 million, they are a prominent club in the South African football scene.

Cape Town FC has some juicy sponsorship deals:

Since August 2022, Cape Town City FC’s primary shirt sponsor has been First National Bank (FNB), following a three-year sponsorship agreement that commenced with the 2022-23 season.

Prior to this, the club’s main sponsors included DirectAxis Financial Services during the 2021-22 season

8. Lamontville Golden Arrows

Valued at R189 million, they have established themselves as a competitive team in the league, despite having a somewhat new appeal.

They have some profitable deals on the table, such as:

As of July 2023, Lamontville Golden Arrows have secured a three-year sponsorship deal with 10bet, a global online sportsbook and gaming operator. This partnership, announced at an event in Durban, South Africa, covers both the club’s main and reserve teams. The 10bet logo is prominently displayed on the front of the Golden Arrows’ home and away kits.

9. Sekhukhune United FC

With a net worth of R188 million, they are among the top ten richest football clubs in South Africa.

The club makes very good money from endorsements with top companies such as:

Kelme: In August 2024, Sekhukhune United announced a partnership with the international sportswear brand Kelme as their official technical sponsor for the 2024/25 season.

aQuellé: The club has an ongoing partnership with aQuellé, a South African beverage company, serving as the official hydration sponsor.

Drip Footwear: In March 2022, Sekhukhune United partnered with Drip Footwear, a South African lifestyle brand, becoming the official sneaker supplier for the team.

10. Moroka Swallows FC

Valued at R154 million, this historic club continues to be a significant presence in South African football.

The club gets money from many different sources:

Since July 2023, Moroka Swallows has been in partnership with Drip Sportif, a South African footwear brand, as their new technical sponsor. This collaboration signifies a “rebirth” for both entities, with Drip expanding into the sports sector and Swallows reverting to their original name, “Moroka Swallows.”

In April 2021, Swallows secured a major sponsorship deal with telecommunications giant Telkom.

Additionally, the club’s fan blog acknowledges several betting companies as partners, including SoccerShop, Easybet, PlayaBets, YesPlay, Lulabet, and Hollywoodbets.

Closing

The richest clubs in south Africa benefit greatly from the solid economy of the country; they are adverting agents of some prominent companies operating in the south Africa. It is no surprise that these are also some of the most viable clubs on the continent as well.

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