In an attempt to defend the CAF Champions League title this season, Egyptian giants, Al Ahly have unleashed a mammoth bonus plan as a sign of motivation to the players.
After a goalless draw in Pretoria, the second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at Cairo International Stadium this Friday is a winner-takes-all showdown.
To progress to the finals at the expense of Sundowns, Al Ahly will have to make their home advantage count to edge out the South African giants.
The return clash scheduled for April 25 promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams seeking to a place in the final.
Al Ahly are pulling out all the stops to secure a historic 13th Champions League title, with club president Mahmoud El Khatib approving the biggest bonus package in the club’s history.
The new bonus structure is more than double last season’s reward of EGP 800,000, showing how serious Al Ahly are about achieving an unprecedented third consecutive continental crown.
With full crowd approval secured (67,000 fans) and a fortune on the line, Al Ahly’s players have every reason to deliver.
Below is the bonus breakdown:
EGP 200,000 for each player who played against Al Hilal Omdurman (quarter-finals)
EGP 500,000 if they eliminate Mamelodi Sundowns in the semis
EGP 1,000,000 per player for winning the Champions League title
Total Potential Bonus: EGP 1.7 million per player
