AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns: How & When to Watch

Rabat – AS FAR host Mamelodi Sundowns tonight at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with the Moroccan side trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Pretoria.

AS FAR must overturn a narrow deficit after Aubrey Modiba scored the only goal of the first leg with a free kick in the 37th minute.

Match details:

Fixture: AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Competition: CAF Champions League Final, Second Leg
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Aggregate: Mamelodi Sundowns lead 1–0
Kick-off: 20:00 Rabat time / 19:00 GMT
How to watch: beIN Sports and CAF broadcast partners, with the final set to be shown in more than 100 countries.

AS FAR team news

Situation: AS FAR are 90 minutes away from a historic chance. The Moroccan side need at least one goal to force the tie open and two goals to win the final in normal time if Sundowns do not score.

The first-leg defeat was frustrating but not fatal. AS FAR stayed in the match, avoided a heavy loss, and now return to Rabat with the support of a full Moroccan crowd behind them.

CAF pointed to AS FAR’s strong home record as one of their biggest advantages going into the second leg.

Recent Form: AS FAR have built their campaign on discipline, intensity, and strong home performances.

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This is also a major continental moment for Moroccan football, as AS FAR are chasing their first African crown since their historic 1985 triumph in the old African Champions Cup.

Key Players: Goalkeeper Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti will need to stay sharp, especially against Sundowns’ set pieces.

In attack, AS FAR must be brave from the first whistle, using width, pressure, and quick deliveries into the box. The midfield battle will also be vital, because Sundowns are comfortable when allowed to slow the game down.

Likely Approach: AS FAR are expected to start with high energy, push the full-backs forward, and press Sundowns early. The first goal is everything.

If AS FAR score first, the stadium will become a major factor, and the final could completely change.

Mamelodi Sundowns team news

Situation: Sundowns arrive in Rabat with a 1-0 lead and the advantage, but the tie is far from over.

They missed chances in Pretoria, including several opportunities early in the second half, which means they could regret not taking a bigger lead to Morocco.

Recent Form: Sundowns have major continental experience. They won the Champions League in 2016 and were finalists last season, so they know how to manage difficult away matches.

Their coach Miguel Cardoso also has recent final experience, which could help them handle the pressure.

Key Players: Aubrey Modiba already made the difference in the first leg. Teboho Mokoena remains dangerous from midfield and set pieces, while Brayan Leon will look to be more clinical after missing chances in Pretoria.

What to expect

AS FAR will try to turn the match into an emotional, high-pressure final. The Moroccan side cannot afford to wait too long, but they also must avoid conceding early.

A Sundowns goal would force AS FAR to score at least three.

Sundowns will likely defend with patience, slow the rhythm, and look for counters. Their experience gives them confidence, but playing a final in Rabat against AS FAR is a different test.