The pinnacle of African club football has arrived. Mamelodi Sundowns are exactly 90 minutes away from potentially being crowned the kings of the continent and securing a life-changing financial windfall.
Following a tense, tactical 1-0 first-leg victory over Moroccan giants AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld, the Brazilians head north with a narrow but priceless aggregate cushion. Now, Miguel Cardoso’s men must navigate one of the most hostile atmospheres in world sport to finally add a highly-coveted second star to their jersey.
CAF Champions League Final Second Leg: Date & Kick-off Time
The second leg is locked and loaded for Rabat, where a sold-out crowd of over 65,000 passionate Moroccan fans awaits.
- Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 (South African Time) | 20:00 (Local Time)
- Match Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)
Mega-Money Masterclass: What’s at Stake?
The prestige of lifting the trophy is immense, but the financial implications of this year’s restructured tournament have reached unprecedented levels. Thanks to a 50% prize money increase confirmed by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the numbers on the table are staggering:
- The Winners: Will bank a record $6 million (approx. R100 million). To put that into perspective, this single victory equals the financial value of FIVE domestic Betway Premiership titles combined. It also dwarfs the R20 million Sundowns received when they first lifted the trophy under Pitso Mosimane.
- The Runners-up: Will not leave empty-handed, walking away with a highly respectable $4 million (approx. R66 million).
- The Global Bonus: Beyond the cash, the ultimate champion instantly locks in a golden ticket to both the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the next FIFA Club World Cup.
With history, global tournament tickets, and R100 million on the line, the stage is set for a legendary night of African football.
