'If they win, they get R7-million, if they lose, they get nothing': SAFA finalises Bafana Bafana Afcon bonus structure

The president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, revealed that Bafana Bafana players will get R7-million if they win the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). 

The association's management – represented by Jordaan, his deputy Bennet Bailey, CEO Lydia Monyepao and head of delegation for the tournament David Molwantwa – met with the players on Sunday in Stellenbosch to sign a memorandum of agreement.

The players were represented by captain Ronwen Williams, Percy Tau, Siyanda Xulu, Veli Mothwa and Themba Zwane. 

"I am here to make sure that every box has been ticked, there is nothing outstanding and everything is in place for them to focus on football, deliver on football and give us the kind of performances that will make the nation to take a deep breath and say, 'We have a team'", Jordaan told SAFA media.

"We have to get the team to focus. We have to clear everything. If they win, they get R7-million. If they lose, they get nothing. We want the team to focus and to perform. We have, over a period of time, settled this team and we don't want to waste time discussing unnecessary stuff."

The association didn't divulge a proper breakdown of the bonus agreement, with the R7-million likely to be the figure that players will share in a tournament whose prize money has been increased to just over R131-million.

SAFA normally breaks down what progression in each stage normally entails financially for the players. 

"Bafana Bafana will fare well in this edition of the Afcon and we are happy that this side of the game is now laid to rest. We have discussed and signed an agreement, which remains confidential between management and players. We are now fully focused on the tournament, on doing well at the Afcon,"