JDT handsomely rewarded for rich vein of form in AFC Champs League


In high gear: Johor Darul Ta’zim Bergson Da Silva rising to head the ball during their AFC Champions League Elite match against Pohang Steelers on Tuesday. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) not only secured their place in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 but also earned a financial windfall following their emphatic 5-2 victory over Pohang Steelers at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Southern Tigers pocketed RM444,000 for the win, adding to the RM889,000 they received for advancing to the knockout stage. In total, JDT have accumulated a staggering RM6.2mil in prize money throughout this AFC Champions League Elite campaign.

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