It has been confirmed that SABC 1 will broadcast the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final, as Mamelodi Sundowns host Moroccan giants AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, 17 May at 16:00. The return fixture is set for Sunday, 24 May at 21:00 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with both clubs pursuing their second continental crown. Sundowns last lifted the trophy in 2016, while AS FAR were African champions in 1985. The Brazilians earned their place in the final by bouncing back from a defeat to Pyramids FC in the 2025 showpiece, navigating a dominant qualifying-round victory over Remo Stars before advancing from a tough Group C as runners-up to Al Hilal. They edged past Stade Malien 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals before a commanding 2-0 aggregate win over Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis in the semi-finals.
AS FAR’s road to the final has been equally demanding. The Moroccan side began with aggregate wins over Real de Banjul and Horoya in the qualifiers, then progressed from Group B as runners-up behind Al Ahly, finishing ahead of Young Africans and JS Kabylie. In the knockout rounds, they defeated Pyramids FC 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals and overcame domestic rivals RS Berkane 2-1 in the semi-finals. Both sides carry strong domestic form into the final, with Sundowns finishing their Betway Premiership campaign on 68 points from 20 wins, eight draws, and two defeats, though they ended with a 3-2 loss at TS Galaxy. AS FAR remain unbeaten through 20 Botola Pro matches, collecting 40 points from 10 wins and 10 draws while conceding just 11 goals, their latest outing a 3-3 draw at Hassania Agadir.