All set for CAF Champions League final between Sundowns and Morocco's AS FAR

The Finale of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 promises to be a thrilling affair between South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR in a two-legged battle for continental supremacy.

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The first leg will take place in Tshwane (Pretoria) in South Africa on Sunday, 17 May at 17h00 EAT, before the decisive return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May at 22h00 EAT.

The final brings together two former champions of Africa’s premier club competition, each aiming to reclaim continental glory. Mamelodi Sundowns are chasing a second title following their triumph in 2016, while AS FAR are seeking to end a 41-year wait since their historic victory in 1985.

Both Sundowns and AS FAR were runners-up in their pools, an unusual anomaly for the CAF Champions League.

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AS FAR finished second behind Al Ahly in Group B, having taken nine points from their six games after two wins, three draws and a single defeat.

Sundowns had exactly the same record and were second in Group C behind Sudanese side Al Hilal.

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Beyond the prestige of lifting Africa’s most coveted club trophy, the finalists will also be competing for a record prize purse. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe recently confirmed that the winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive USD 6 Million, a 50% increase.

Dates and kickoff times of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final:

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First Leg

Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR

Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026

Venue: Tshwane, South Africa

Kick-off: 17h00 EAT

Second Leg

AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026

Venue: Rabat, Morocco

Kick-off: 22h00 EAT

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