Although Mamelodi Sundowns may still be hurting from their semi-final Caf Champions League they will be receiving a multimillion-rand payday to help ease their pain, while Orlando Pirates will also receive a pretty chunk on their return to the competition.

Sundowns were left heart broken last week when a 0-0 draw against Wydad Casablanca saw them go down 2-1 on aggregate and miss out on a spot in the Champions League final.

Sundowns, who won the competition in 2016, though will be handsomely rewarded for their run to the last four as they are set to receive $875,000, worth around R12.5m at the current exchange rate.

The Brazilians could have however walked away with either R18m as a runner-up or an astonishing R36m for winning the tournament had the gone all the way.

Pirates, who were knocked out at the group stages on their return to the competition, will receive $550,000 in prize money, the current equivalent of around R8m, for their third place finish in their group.

Sundowns and Pirates are currently locked in a battle in the Absa Premiership, where the Champions will be decided this coming weekend.

The Soweto giants will host Polokwane City, while Mamleodi Sundowns will travel to take on Free State Stars. Both games kick-off at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.