Following Mamelodi Sundowns CAF Champions League win, South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has pledged a whopping R700 000 as a reward to the Brazilians.

As Pitso Mosimane's men touched down on Wednesday morning from Egypt, Mbalula announced the he will reward the African champions.

Sundowns were crowned champions of Africa, following a 3-1 aggregate win over Egyptian giants Zamalek in their continental club final, on Sunday.

Club president Patrice Motsepe has since announced that players and technical staff will split the prize money of R20.6-million ($1.5-million).

Upon their return from Cairo on Wednesday morning, Mbalula added to their earnings by announcing that he will award the team with R700K as a "token of appreciation" for representing the country on the continent.

"As a token of appreciation, the Minister of Sport and Recreation SA will give Sundowns R700 000 to share amongst themselves," read a tweet of Mbalula's official account.

"Sundowns didn't only represent themselves but our nation. R20 000 to a player to show our appreciation is little but a sign of gratitude."