Sundowns One Step From Continental Glory
Mamelodi Sundowns are 90 minutes away from their second CAF Champions League title after a narrow 1-0 first-leg win over AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The second leg is set for Sunday 24 May at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco — a ground that sold out within hours of tickets going on sale.
Sundowns last lifted the trophy in 2016. AS FAR, meanwhile, have not won the continental crown since 1985 — a 41-year wait that the Rabat faithful are desperate to end in front of their own fans.
How They Got Here
Miguel Cardoso's Sundowns were dominant throughout the tournament, going unbeaten in six home Champions League fixtures across the last two seasons. Striker Brayan Léon has been their talisman, scoring five of the club's last seven Champions League goals and netting in each of his last four starts. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena leads the entire competition in open-play shot-ending sequences (42) — a measure of how often Sundowns generate real danger.
AS FAR qualified from Morocco's domestic scene and have surprised many with their disciplined, compact defending. They will look to frustrate Sundowns on the break just as they did for long stretches of the first leg.
Key Concerns for Sundowns
Sundowns head to Rabat with defensive issues. Centre-back Grant Kekana is suspended after his red card in the semi-finals. Mothobi Mvala remains sidelined through long-term injury, and Keanu Cupido is doubtful with a broken collarbone. Playing a one-goal lead on a hostile away ground with weakened defensive cover adds genuine risk.
What African Bettors Are Saying
The second leg is finely poised, and African bookmakers are reflecting that tension in their markets:
| Market | Bet9ja | Sportybet | 1xBet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundowns to win | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.20 |
| AS FAR to win | 3.00 | 3.10 | 3.05 |
| Draw | 3.20 | 3.15 | 3.25 |
| Sundowns to lift the trophy | 1.65 | 1.60 | 1.58 |
Odds are indicative and subject to change. Always check your bookmaker for the latest prices.
Betting Angle
Sundowns have the experience, the squad depth, and the away-goal cushion. However, a sold-out Rabat crowd and Sundowns' defensive absences make AS FAR a genuine threat. The draw at full time (3.20) — with Sundowns still progressing on aggregate — offers value for bettors who expect a tight, cagey game rather than an open contest.
For accumulators, Sundowns to qualify overall at around 1.60 looks like a solid anchor leg.
How to Watch
The match kicks off on Sunday 24 May with broadcast available on SuperSport and beIN Sports across Africa.
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