The 10 most valuable clubs in Africa
South Africa with 4 clubs, Egypt with 3, Algeria with 1, Tunisia with 1 and Morocco with 1 are the countries dominating this top 10
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Even if you have no interest in football, you cannot have missed the takeovers of big clubs by Russian, Middle Eastern and American billionaires, or the eye-watering transfer fees for star players. In general, a club's monetary value stems from its cash flow. However, it should be noted that everyone has their own way of assessing a club's cash flow.
But football clubs are generally valued using a revenue multiples method, which normally excludes player transfers. The valuations of listed football clubs are also tied to the brand, and that is built over the long term. The brand is a source of recurring income through matchday ticketing, sponsorship and merchandise. Revenue also comes from broadcasting rights, in other words TV rights. Here are the 10 most valuable clubs in Africa today.1- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns currently hold the title of Africa's most valuable club, with an estimated value of 36.7 million euros.
2- Al Ahly SC (Egypt)
Al Alhy SC are the second club in the top 10. The Egyptian side have an estimated value of 28 million euros.
3- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
ES Tunis occupy third position in the ranking with a value of 21.8 million euros.
4- Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
South Africa's Pirates are fourth with an estimated value of 21.2 million euros.
5- Pyramids FC (Egypt)
Valued at 20.2 million euros, Egyptian side Pyramids FC are fifth.
6- Zamalek SC (Egypt)
Rated at 16.1 million euros, Zamalek Sporting Club take sixth place in this top 10.
7- Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa)
South African representatives Kaizer Chiefs, with a monetary value of 15.4 million euros, occupy seventh place in this ranking.
8- CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
Algeria's CR Belouizdad are the eighth most valuable club in Africa, at 14.6 million euros.
9- Stellenbosch FC (South Africa)
Valued at 13.9 million euros, South African club Stellenbosch Football Club are ninth in this ranking.
10- Raja Club Athletic (Morocco)
With an estimated value of 13.4 million euros, the Casablanca club from Morocco close out this top 10.