Pirates trump Chiefs in Africa’s most valuable clubs list

Pirates’ South African forward Patrick Maswanganyi vies for the ball with Chiefs’ South African midfielder Pule Mmodi during the Premier Soccer League South African Premier Division football match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Image: Phill Magakoe / AFP

South African soccer’s big three were rated among the most valuable clubs in Africa. Here we reveal how they measure about against the rest of the top 10 from other African nations in terms of market value.are from just four countries: Egypt, South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia. With a market value of 30.5 million euros, Egyptian club El Ahly are the most valuable in Africa this season.

The South African Mamelodi Sundowns follow closely with a value of 29.15 million euros. The same trend follows in third and fourth place, with another Egyptian and, Pyramids FC and Orlando Pirates, with market values of 21.73 million and 19.55 million euros, respectively.But while Egypt and South Africa dominate the top five, there’s a bit more variety further down the list, with Morocco and Tunisia entering the fray to complete the top 10, where Kaizer Chiefs rank eighth.

Cavon Johnson’s team, fresh off yet another demoralising defeat, this time to Richard Bay, must dust themselves down and prepare for the challenge of a clash with SuperSport next weekend. A place in the top 8, even the top 10, now looks in serious jeopardy.11 May vs AmaZulu – 17:00

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