South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco's FAR Rabat will clash in the 2026 CAF Champions League final, marking a historic meeting between two former champions. The first leg is scheduled for May 15 in Pretoria, followed by the return leg in Rabat on May 24.
Sundowns secured their spot with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Tunisia's Esperance, highlighted by Brayan Leon's decisive goal in Saturday's second leg. The Brazilian forward has been instrumental since joining the club earlier this year, solidifying Sundowns' reputation as a continental powerhouse.
FAR Rabat narrowly advanced despite a 1-0 loss to fellow Moroccan side Renaissance Berkane in the semi-finals, leveraging their 2-0 first-leg advantage to claim a 2-1 aggregate win. The military-affiliated club last won Africa's top club competition in 1985, while Sundowns claimed their sole title in 2016.
The final will feature a tactical duel between Portuguese coaches Miguel Cardoso (Sundowns) and Alexandre Santos (FAR Rabat). Cardoso aims to make history by appearing in his third consecutive Champions League final after previous campaigns with Esperance and Sundowns.
