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Live Updates: FAR Rabat 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – African Champions League final

Eric Kwafo May 24, 2026
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Full-Time: Mamelodi Sundowns have done it. The South African giants are your CAF Champions League winners for the 2025/26 season.

90+9’ Late change for Sundowns as Arthur Sales comes off for Themba Zwane. Moments later, the referee checks his watch and brings an end to a dramatic CAF Champions League final—one filled with tension, VAR controversy, missed chances, and relentless pressure from both AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns.

90+8’ Youssef El Fahli spots a clever run and releases a pass into the path of Jalal Eddine El Khfiyef inside the box, but the chance goes begging as his rushed effort sails high over the crossbar. A wasted opportunity, and Mamelodi Sundowns are handed a goal kick as time ticks away.

90+6’ Another change from the FAR Rabat bench as head coach Alexandre Santos looks to squeeze every last drop from his squad. To Carneiro is withdrawn and replaced by Jamal Ech Chamakh, as AS FAR push through the final moments of this dramatic CAF Champions League final.

90+5’ A late tactical reshuffle for AS FAR as Reda Slim makes way in the closing stages, with Jalal Eddine El Khfiyef introduced to add fresh legs as the game reaches boiling point.

90+4’ DRAMA! Lebo Mothiba thinks he has snatched a late winner for Sundowns, but the celebrations are cut short as the assistant referee raises the flag for offside. A huge moment denied in this breathless final.

90’ Still all square at 1–1 between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns as we enter eight minutes of added time. Everything is on a knife edge with the trophy hanging in the balance.

89’ Keanu Cupido goes into the referee’s notebook after a late intervention, with the Mamelodi Sundowns defender receiving a yellow card as nerves start to show in this tightly poised CAF Champions League final.

83’ HUGE CHANCE for Sundowns! Arthur Sales threads a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Jayden Adams, who breaks into the box with a golden opportunity, but his finish drifts agonisingly wide of the left post. A massive let-off for AS FAR as the ball rolls out for a goal kick.

81’ A late change for Mamelodi Sundowns as Tashreeq Matthews makes way after a busy shift, with Grant Kekana introduced to help shore things up defensively in this tense CAF Champions League final.

77’ What a moment in this final! Ronwen Williams produces a heroic diving stop, springing low to his left to deny Mohamed Hrimat from the spot. The penalty is brilliantly saved, and Mamelodi Sundowns survive a massive scare in this CAF Champions League final against AS FAR, keeping their hopes of lifting the trophy firmly alive.

75’ PENALTY GIVEN TO AS FAR! After a careful review at the monitor, the referee points to the spot, sparking huge celebrations from the AS FAR players and bench as they are handed a golden opportunity to change the course of this CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

73’ The game is briefly halted as tension rises across the pitch. Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan suddenly signals for a VAR review after being called to re-examine the incident, with the entire stadium waiting for a crucial decision.

72’ Youssef El Fahli goes to ground inside the area under pressure from a defender, but the referee immediately waves away the penalty appeals, allowing play to continue for the moment despite strong protests from AS FAR players.

64’ Another tactical move from Sundowns as Nuno Santos is replaced by Arthur Sales, adding fresh attacking energy as they look to see out the contest or possibly extend their advantage.

60’ After an hour of high-intensity football, it is Mamelodi Sundowns who remain in control, edging ahead 2–1 on aggregate in this tense CAF Champions League final battle against AS FAR.

55’ The contest remains finely balanced, with everything still to play for in this gripping final. A goal for AS FAR could completely swing the momentum, while Mamelodi Sundowns know they must stay compact and protect their advantage as the pressure builds.

53’ The cautions continue to pile up as Jayden Adams also finds himself in the referee’s book after a late challenge, adding further tension to this tightly contested CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR.

51’ Abdelfettah Hadraf is penalised for a reckless challenge as the referee wastes no time in pulling out a yellow card, with AS FAR once again being reminded to keep their discipline in check.

46’ Immediate action from the visitors as a substitution is made. Marcelo Allende (Marcelo Ivan Allende Bravo) is introduced for Kutlwano Lethlaku, adding fresh energy and creativity to the Sundowns midfield as they look to take control of the second half.

The second half is underway with a tactical change from Mamelodi Sundowns as the game restarts at full intensity.

Stay tuned as we return shortly with second-half live commentary, where the next goal could prove decisive in the race for African club football glory.

After a dramatic first half filled with chances, bookings, VAR decisions, and momentum swings, the teams head into the break level at 1–1, leaving everything to play for in the second half.

The opening 45 minutes plus added time have delivered a fiercely contested CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns, with both sides refusing to back down in a high-intensity battle.

HALF-TIME: AS FAR 1–1 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

45+7’ What a moment right at the end of the first half! Teboho Mokoena rises to the occasion and finds the back of the net for Mamelodi Sundowns, striking at the perfect time to silence the pressure from AS FAR and completely shift the momentum heading into the break.

45+2’ Anas Bach goes into the referee’s book after a late challenge, with the AS FAR midfielder receiving a yellow card as frustrations continue to rise in this heated final.

45’ Seven minutes have been added on at the end of this intense first half, setting up a tense finish before the break as both sides push for control.

44’ Abdelfettah Hadraf comes agonisingly close for AS FAR! He watches the ball drop perfectly inside the box and unleashes a first-time strike, but his effort flies just inches wide of the left post. A massive let-off for Mamelodi Sundowns, who survive yet another dangerous scare as the ball runs out for a goal kick.

42′ The tie is now level on aggregate. How will this end?

40’ GOAL FOR FAR RABAT! Mohamed Hrimat keeps his composure under immense pressure and calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way to convert the penalty, sending the home crowd into wild celebrations.

39’ All eyes are now on Mohamed Hrimat as he places the ball on the spot and prepares for one of the biggest moments of the night.

38’ PENALTY TO FAR RABAT! After reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, the referee points straight to the spot. Divine Lunga is also shown a yellow card for the challenge, handing the home side a golden opportunity to take control of the final.

35’ Big moment in the final! Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan signals for a VAR review as FAR Rabat appeal strongly for a penalty. The tension inside the stadium is rising rapidly as everyone waits for the decision.

33’ Frustration for Youssef El Fahli as he is flagged offside after attempting to break through the Sundowns defence. The assistant referee raises the flag immediately and the decision is confirmed.

32’ AS FAR continue to pile on the pressure from a set piece, but the delivery is easily dealt with by the Mamelodi Sundowns defence. Reda Slim then swings in the resulting corner, but the visitors manage to clear without trouble.

30’ FAR Rabat send a long-range free kick into the danger area searching for a breakthrough, but a well-positioned defender rises to intercept and clear comfortably.

28’ Another attacking move from FAR Rabat is brought to a halt as the assistant referee raises the flag for offside.

27’ To Carneiro attempts to thread a dangerous pass into the box for FAR Rabat, but the Sundowns backline reacts quickly to cut it out before any real threat develops.

26’ Loud appeals for a penalty from the home fans as Youssef El Fahli goes down inside the area under pressure from a defender. Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan is unmoved and signals for play to continue.

24’ Huge chance for Sundowns! Tashreeq Matthews is left completely unmarked on the edge of the box after meeting a clever cross, but his effort drifts agonisingly wide of the left post. FAR Rabat survive a massive scare.

23’ Jayden Adams delivers a dangerous free kick into the penalty area for Mamelodi Sundowns, but the AS FAR defence stays alert and clears the danger.

21’ Concern for Teboho Mokoena as the Mamelodi Sundowns star signals to the bench for medical attention following a painful knock. The medical team is preparing to assess the situation as uncertainty grows over his condition.

20’ Mohamed Hrimat goes into the referee’s book after a late challenge, with the AS FAR midfielder becoming the latest player cautioned in this fiercely contested final.

16’ A brilliant piece of skill from Mohamed Hrimat creates space on the edge of the box after he cleverly sends a defender the wrong way, but his powerful effort flashes wide of the left post. Another warning sign from FAR Rabat as the pressure begins to grow.

15’ Reda Slim looks to spark something for AS FAR with an ambitious cross into the area, but the delivery has too much weight on it and sails harmlessly out for a Mamelodi Sundowns goal kick.

13’ Teboho Mokoena swings a dangerous delivery into the penalty area from a set piece, but the AS FAR defence reacts well to clear the threat before it causes any real damage.

10’ Divine Lunga flies into a strong challenge and referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan immediately stops play, awarding a free kick against Mamelodi Sundowns as tensions continue to build in this heated final.

8’ Mamelodi Sundowns are starting to settle into their rhythm, calmly moving the ball around with quick short passes as they search for an opening in the FAR Rabat defence.

5’ Tempers are already beginning to rise in this intense showdown. Marouane Louadni of AS FAR goes into the referee’s notebook after a late challenge and receives a caution.

3’ Early drama in the final as Brayan Leon becomes the first player booked after a rash challenge earns the Mamelodi Sundowns forward a yellow card.

1′ We are underway in Rabat. It’s the 2025/26 CAF Champions League second leg clash between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Stay with us for live updates, major talking points, goals, and key moments from what promises to be an exciting CAF Champions League final.

AS FAR will be counting on home support and a strong performance to overcome the challenge posed by Mamelodi Sundowns, while the South African giants will aim to deliver another disciplined display away from home in pursuit of continental glory.

The decisive encounter is set to kick off at 19:00 GMT, with the two teams eager to finish the night as champions of Africa after an intense journey to the final.

Welcome to the live commentary coverage of the continental showdown as both sides battle for African football’s biggest club prize.

AS FAR take on Mamelodi Sundowns this evening in the highly anticipated second leg of the CAF Champions League final.

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