South African side Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR will renew their growing continental rivalry on Sunday when they clash in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Both clubs are chasing a second African title and arrive in the final carrying the expectations of two football-mad nations desperate for continental glory. Sundowns are aiming to return to the summit of African football for the first time since 2016, while AS FAR are…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shared details of the Champions League final, which will be played over two legs between South African side Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s FAR Rabat. The first leg will take place in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday, 17 May at 14h00 GMT (16h00 local time), before the decisive return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May at 19h00 GMT (20h00 local time). The final brings together two former champions of Africa’s premier club competition,…

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt is rooting for Mamelodi Sundowns to win the CAF Champions League. Sundowns are in the final of Africa’s premium club competition and will meet Moroccan side FAR Rabat over two legs next month. The first leg will be played in South Africa. Hunt says he is “sure” the Tshwane side can go one better and bring the title home, after settling for a runners-up spot last year. “I mean, they’re a fantastic club, they’ve…

FAR Rabat secured a historic place in the CAF Champions League final for the first time in their history, overcoming RS Berkane 2-1 on aggregate despite a 1-0 defeat in Saturday’s second-leg semi-final in Berkane. The Moroccan side’s first-leg advantage ultimately proved decisive, as Yassine Lebhiri’s second-half penalty gave Berkane victory on the night but fell short of overturning the deficit from Rabat. FAR Rabat will now face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, marking a landmark moment for…

South African side Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League final for the second successive season after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Espérance in Pretoria secured a 2-0 aggregate triumph on Saturday. Brayan León’s first-half strike proved decisive once again as the Brazilians completed a professional job at Loftus Stadium, confirming their growing status as one of the continent’s dominant forces. The result sends Sundowns into their fourth Champions League final in history — and remarkably, South…

FAR Rabat took a significant step towards the CAF Champions League final with a commanding 2-0 victory over fellow Moroccan side RS Berkane in the first leg of their semi-final in Rabat over the weekend. Second-half goals from Ahmed Hammoudan and Khalid Ait Ourkhan proved decisive at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, handing the Royal Army a crucial advantage ahead of next weekend’s return leg in Berkane. The result leaves FAR Rabat firmly in control of the tie, while RS…

Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly have admitted they were not good enough in this season’s CAF Champions League, and they have begun the process to right their wrongs. Al Ahly, the record 12-time Champions League winners, were knocked out by Tunisian club Esperance in the Quarterfinals, marking the first time in the club’s history that they have lost both legs of a knockout game in the Champions League. The club’s President Mahmoud El Khatib, Vice President Yassin Mansour, and Board Member…

Defending champions Pyramids of Egypt have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League, paving way for a new champion to emerge in the 2025/26 campaign. South African side Mamelodi Sundowns, Tunisian’s Esperance and Moroccan duo, FAR Rabat and RS Berkane, will clash in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier competition. Sundowns will meet Esperance over two legs next month, while FAR Rabat and RS Berkane will battle it out in the other last four clash. Sundowns advanced 3-2 on aggregate over…

The race for the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League 2025/26 reaches a decisive stage this weekend, with four quarter-final second-leg matches set to determine the final four teams in Africa’s premier club competition. Following a thrilling first-leg round, all eight teams remain in contention, although South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns hold a commanding advantage after their dominant 3-0 victory over Stade Malien in Pretoria. The South African champions will travel to Mali looking to protect their three-goal cushion as they…

The Quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League 2025/26 will see a showdown between Africa’s elite clubs this weekend, with four intriguing first-leg clashes that showcase the quality and competitiveness of club football on the continent. With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) having announced this week an increase in prize money of USD 6 million (R99 million) for the winners, there is plenty of incentive for the eight clubs remaining in the competition. The group stage provided rich entertainment, but…