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Each African team at Club World Cup to get jaw-dropping Sh1.2 billion

A Sundowns supporter celebrates his team's goal during CAF Champions League final against Pyramids Football Club. [AFP]

The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.

By securing places, Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco are each guaranteed $9.55 million (Sh1.2 billion) appearance fees.

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