10. Kennedy Mweene Salary – R420,000 Rands
Kennedy Mweene, who was known for his penalty-saving and penalty-taking abilities, was undoubtedly one of Africa’s best goalkeepers, winning the PSL Goalkeeper of the Season title (best player in South Africa’s premier division) in the 2008-09 season.
He was wanted by all of South Africa’s top spending clubs, but he stayed with the Free State Stars until the end of the 2012-13 season. He signed a three-year contract with Mamelodi Sundowns on June 27, 2013.
He has saved every penalty he has been confronted with while playing for Zambia since being defeated from the spot by Samuel Eto’o at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. Since his debut in 2004, he has been Zambia’s first-choice goalkeeper, and he has competed in the 2006 African Nations Cup, 2008 African Nations Cup, 2010 African Nations Cup, and 2012 African Nations Cup.
Mweene kept a clean sheet in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final on February 12, 2012, and stopped one penalty kick (as well as successfully converting his own) in the penalty shootout that decided the game, which Zambia finally won. He was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
Kennedy Mweene has been consistent with excellent goal keeping for 17 years. He has gradually solidified his position as one of Africa’s best goalkeepers. Kennedy Mweene’s current salary at Mamelodi Sundowns, is pegged at R420 000 per month.
9. Marcelo Allende Salary – R430,000 per month
Allende began his career as a youth with Cobreloa. Following Chile’s involvement in the U-17 World Cup, he drew the attention of Colo-Colo and Universidad de Chile, both of whom were interested in signing him, although neither of these moves ended up happening.
In 2016, the footballer made the move to Deportes Santa Cruz of the Segunda División de Chile in order to increase the amount of playing time he received. He made his debut in that competition against Naval.
During his second year with the squad, he scored his first goal for the senior squad against Melipilla. He went on to become a regular starter and finished the season with four goals.
Allende participated on a trial with the English club Arsenal that lasted for two weeks. During that time, he played for Arsenal’s under-19 squad at the Durban International Cup.
The player was offered more opportunities to try out for the club after the squad won the competition. After a third test, in April of 2017, the English tabloid press stated that Arsenal had made Allende an offer for a professional contract.
Allende signed a contract with Mexican club Necaxa on September 7, 2017, with the goal of returning to the club in 2018, while also continuing his loan with Santa Cruz.
According to Transfermarkt, his potential transfer value is around R28 million. According to a source in Uruguay, Allende’s salary will be tripled compared to what he was getting in Uruguay.
As at 2024, Marcelo Allende salary at Mamelodi Sundowns is estimated at R430,000 Rand per month.
8. Denis Onyango Monthly Salary – R450,000 Rands
Denis Onyango is a Ugandan professional footballer who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns. He is an international player who has played for clubs in Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Onyango is also the Ugandan Cranes goalkeeper and captain.
His net worth has been growing significantly. Denis Onyango has a net worth of $5 million and earns R450 000 as salary.
7. Andile Jali Salary- R450 000 Per Month
Andile Ernest Jali is a South African footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and the South African national football team.
During his time with the Orlando Pirates, Jali was a member of the team that recorded South African football history by winning three titles in a single season under the guidance of Dutch coach Ruud Krol. Afterwards, the same team went on to defend two of the trophies they had won the year before, as well as win another to complete a second consecutive triple.
When Andile Jali joined the Orlando Pirates, he quickly established himself as one of the team’s most prominent players, winning multiple titles during his stint with the club. Aspect of his success with the Soweto side led to speculation about his potential as the future captain of the South African national team (Bafana Bafana).
For his efforts, he has also gotten positive feedback, with several football pundits asserting that he has the potential to establish a name for himself in the European leagues.
Andile Jali earns R450 000 Per Month at Mamelodi Sundowns.
6. Itumeleng Khune Salary: R480,000 per month
Itumeleng Khune has for the longest time topped the list of the highest paid footballers in South Africa until recently when another footballer took over the position.
Itumeleng Isaac Khune is a South African soccer player who plays as goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League, and also the South African national team.
He is the captain of both. Khune shot to fame when he saved three penalties from Esrom Nyandoro and Peter Ndlovu against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Telkom Knockout final on 1 December 2007.
He is also well known for saving a David Villa penalty and proceeding to make a double save in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup group stage match against Spain a day before his 22nd birthday on 20 June 2009.
Being part of the national team is proof of how good he is at the sport. Itumeleng bags around R480,000 every month.
