Mamelodi Sundowns News: CAF Super Cup prize money & more

Latest Mamelodi Sundowns news, including how much they will pocket for winning the CAF Super Cup and Fawaaz Basadien shares how he overcame his difficult spell at the club.

Latest Mamelodi Sundowns News

Millions Sundowns will pocket from CAF Super Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns stand to pocket over R8 million from their CAF Super Cup if they become successful against Algerian club USM Alger.

Miguel Cardoso and players, Image – Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns face USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday (15:00), looking to win their second title to add onto the one they claimed in 2017.

If they win the trophy, Sundowns will be awarded $500,000 (R8.2 million) which is the prize money for the winners but in case of defeat for Miguel Cardoso’s men, then they will receive the runners-up prize of $250,000 (R4.1 million).

Basadien credits family support after difficult spell

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Fawaaz Basadien has credited his family for giving him the strength to deal with the tough times he was facing at the club.

Mamelodi Sundowns players Fawaaz Basadien and Teboho Mokoena celebrate a goal against AmaZulu FC. Image: SuperSport

Basadien joined Sundowns ahead of last season but found playing time hard to come by as he played just 11 games across all competitions and dropped out of the Bafana Bafana squad while he was linked with a move away from the club.

However, he has enjoyed a new lease of life this season, playing 12 games so far, and he admits it was a tough time that he would have struggled to deal with were it not for the support of his family.

“I am in a good space. Feeling good, I’ve been playing regularly, so I am in a good family,” he said.

Fawaaz Basadien of Mamelodi Sundowns was voted Man of the Match against Richards Bay. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns

“I think credit to my family and credit to the man above for giving me the strength and courage to overcome the situations I had last season and to be able to perform at a consistent level and to be in a better space this season.

“Credit to my family for getting me through those times, especially my wife and my son. If I come home to them, I always get some inspiration to do more,” Basadien told the media as per IOL.

Basadien says he used the difficulties of last season to motivate him for a change in fortunes this term.

Fawaaz Basadien and Themba Zwane in training at Mamelodi Sundowns.

“So, it was a bit difficult for me to get started regarding regular game time. From last season until now, I committed myself to improve in those things I was lacking in last season and to improve, be humble and believe I can achieve things,” he added.

“It was important for me to have a strong mindset and keep believing that eventually my chance will come.”