Al Ahly players have reportedly been promised huge winning bonuses if they defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in their return leg of the CAF Champions League.
The Egyptian giants will play host to the South African champions at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday, April 25.
In an exciting first-leg showdown at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, Ahly managed to hold the Brazilians to a scoreless draw.
Now, to motivate his players ahead of the second leg against the South African side this weekend, Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib is said to have promised his players an interesting monetary reward.
According to Foot-Africa.com, if Ahly defeat the one-time Champions League winners, each player will receive a bonus of $9,807.32.
Moreover, the 12-time African champions will award each player a record bonus of $33,345.33 if they go on to defend the trophy.
According to the report, this year’s incentive plan represents a more than 100% increase over the roughly $15,692.60 that Ahly players received for winning last season’s title.
Should Ahly sweep aside the Miguel Cardoso-led star-studded team, they will face either of Egyptian rivals Pyramids FC or Orlando Pirates in the final.
