Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AS FAR 1-0 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on May 18, 2026, in Pretoria, South Africa. The match was closely contested, with Sundowns scoring the only goal in the second half.
The result leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the second leg, scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Morocco. AS FAR will need to win by at least one goal to force extra time or by two goals to win outright.
Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning champions, are seeking their second consecutive title, while AS FAR aims for their first CAF Champions League trophy since 1985.
