Downs ready AS FAR

The finalists will also be competing for a record prize purse

By: Sports Reporter

Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) will compete against AS FAR (Morocco) for the CAF Champions League Final       Images: Wikipedia & Facebook

It’s all systems set for the Total Energies CAF Champions League Finale as Morocco’s AS FAR and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for showdown.

The Finale of the Total Energies 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.

The first leg will take place in Tshwane (Pretoria) in 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, 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.

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 Total Energies CAF Champions League will receive USD 6 Million, a 50% increase.

Dates and kickoff times of the 2025/26 Total Energies CAF Champions League final

First Leg

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. AS FARDate: Sunday, 17 May 2026Venue: Tshwane, South AfricaKick-off: 16h00 local time | 14h00 GMT

Second Leg

AS FAR vs. Mamelodi SundownsDate: Sunday, 24 May 2026Venue: Rabat, MoroccoKick-off: 20h00 local time | 19h00 GMT

Additional Info: CAF Online