South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Moroccan side ASFAR will battle it out in the 2026 CAF Champions League final, www.aclsports.com reports.
The Brazilians booked their place in the final of Africa’s prestigious club competition for the second successive season after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Espérance Sportive de Tunis in Pretoria secured a 2-0 aggregate triumph on Saturday.
Brayan León’s first-half strike proved decisive once again as the South African side completed a professional job at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, confirming their growing status as one of the continent’s dominant forces.
For the Pretoria-based club, it represents another significant step in their quest for a second continental title, having last lifted the trophy in 2016.
ASFAR into first final in 40 years
Having won the first leg against RS Berkane 2-0 at home, thanks to goals from Ahmed Hammoudan and Khalid Ouarkhane at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, ASFAR knew they needed to hold things tight in the second leg on Saturday night.
Although RS Berkane won 1-0 courtesy of Yassine Labhiri’s penalty in the second leg, ASFAR progressed 2-1 on aggregate to book their spot in the final.
Sundowns, who are into their fourth Champions League final in history, will come up against ASFAR, who will be playing in the final for the first time since they last won the trophy in 1985.
With momentum, experience, and defensive solidity on their side, Sundowns head into the final as one of the favourites — and once again, the team to beat in African club football.
