Shongwe urges Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies to be clinical in CAF Women’s Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies midfielder Wendy Shongwe says the team must improve their decision-making in the final third when they face defending champions AS FAR in Sunday’s 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League final.

Sundowns secured their place in the showpiece match with a convincing 4-1 victory over Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia on Wednesday.

Shongwe says the South African side will need to maintain a positive approach in the final, limit errors and make the most of their opportunities in front of goal.

“I think we need to improve our decision making in the final third. Also, getting those loose balls every time, I mean the second balls. Also convert every chance we get,” she told SABC Sport.

“To help in the midfield, to take care of the second balls and also to help the team go forward.”

The 23-year-old midfielder said the semi-final had been a demanding contest, despite Sundowns’ comfortable winning margin.

She believes the team’s preparation, understanding of their opponents and discipline in following the game plan were decisive in securing a place in the final.

“It was not an easy game obviously it was the semifinal, obviously everyone wants to go to the finals,” Shongwe said.

“We analysed them very well and we knew the mandate, the mandate was clear that we need to get to the finals and we played our best football.”

Sundowns Ladies will now attempt to reclaim the trophy and win the CAF Women’s Champions League for a third time. They previously lifted the title in 2022 and 2023.

Shongwe also thanked the club’s supporters for backing the team throughout the competition and called for their continued support ahead of the final.

“I would like to say to the Sundowns fans thank you for being with us since the group stages now we are going to finals,” she said.

“Keep on pushing us, keep on supporting us and yeah, we’ll make you proud. Ka Bo Yellow.”