CAF Champions League winner to pocket $6 million as Sundowns and AS FAR set for final showdown

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the winner of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League will receive a staggering $6 million in prize money, underlining the competition’s growing financial stakes and prestige on the continent.

The announcement adds further intensity to an already highly anticipated final, which will see South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns take on Moroccan powerhouse AS FAR in a two-legged battle for African club supremacy.

The first leg is scheduled for Sunday, 17 May 2026, with Sundowns hosting AS FAR in Tshwane, South Africa. Kick-off is set for 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT), where the home side will look to secure an early advantage in front of their supporters.

The return fixture will take place a week later on Sunday, 24 May 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. AS FAR will host the decisive second leg at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT), with the Moroccan side aiming to capitalise on home advantage in their quest for continental glory.

The two clubs arrive at the final after impressive campaigns, with Sundowns continuing their reputation as one of Africa’s most consistent performers in recent years, while AS FAR have enjoyed a strong resurgence on the continental stage.

With millions of dollars at stake and continental pride on the line, the final promises a tightly contested showdown between two of Africa’s most storied clubs, as they vie not only for the trophy but also the lucrative reward that comes with it.