Mamelodi Sundowns 1–0 FAR Rabat: Brazilians Claim CAF Champions League Crown in Tactical Johannesburg Battle

Mamelodi Sundowns secured the CAF Champions League title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over FAR Rabat in Johannesburg, edging a tense final that was defined as much by defensive discipline as attacking flair.

• Mamelodi Sundowns will play with FAR Rabat. May 24 at 19:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.
• FAR Rabat will play with Mamelodi Sundowns. May 24 at 19:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.

Mamelodi Sundowns

• Ronwen Hayden Williams (6.6)
• Khuliso Johnson Mudau (7.3)
• Keanu Grégory Cupido (7.3)
• Kulumani Ndamane (7.2)
• Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (8)
• Kutlwano Letlhaku (6.9)
• Jayden Oswin Adams (6.9)
• Teboho Mokoena (7.7)
• Nuno Miguel Valente Santos (6.6)
• Tashreeq Matthews (6.3)
• Brayan León Muñiz (5.3)

FAR Rabat

Substitutions:

Mamelodi Sundowns

• Kutlwano Letlhaku (Monnapule Kenneth Saleng, 75)
• Aubrey Maphosa Modiba (Divine Lunga, 76)
• Nuno Miguel Valente Santos (Marcelo Iván Allende Bravo, 80)
• Tashreeq Matthews (Arthur de Oliveira Sales, 89)
• Brayan León Muñiz (Lebogang Mothiba, 90)

FAR Rabat

• R. Slim (Nolan Jean Pierre Mbemba Batina, 66)
• A. Hadraf (Mohssine Bourika, 76)

Ball possession:

The South African champions dominated possession and territory but were made to work until the final whistle by a resilient FAR Rabat side, who stayed in the contest through sheer organisation and tenacity before ultimately running out of time.

Passes:

### Sundowns dominate the ball, Rabat hang on

Defense:

From the outset, Sundowns imposed themselves on the ball, enjoying 71% possession compared with FAR Rabat’s 29%. The “Brazilians” spent long spells circulating play from side to side, probing for openings and forcing the Moroccan side deeper and deeper into their own half.

Face-to-face:

That control translated into a steady stream of attempts. Sundowns registered 11 shots on target and 2 on goal, with Colombian forward Brayan León Muñiz the liveliest presence in the final third. His movement across the front line repeatedly stretched FAR Rabat’s back four and opened spaces for runners from midfield.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Nolan Jean Pierre Mbemba Batina (FAR Rabat) at 82 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Mamelodi Sundowns – W
• FAR Rabat – L

Top 5 CAF Champions League scorers:

1. Ahmed Atef El Sayed (4, Pyramids FC)
2. Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan (3, Al Ahly)
3. Brayan León Muñiz (2, Mamelodi Sundowns)
4. Abdelrazig Yagoub Omer Taha (2, Al Hilal Omdurman)
5. Aboubacar Diakite (2, ES Tunis)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Mamelodi Sundowns will play with FAR Rabat. May 24 at 19:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.
• FAR Rabat will play with Mamelodi Sundowns. May 24 at 19:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.