South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns have secured their second CAF Champions League title after a 1-1 draw against Morocco's ASFAR in the second leg of the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. This result, combined with a 1-0 victory in the first leg, gave Sundowns a 2-1 aggregate win, marking their second triumph in this prestigious tournament since their first in 2016.

Match Overview

The match began with ASFAR taking control, dominating the early stages. Despite their strong start, they managed only one clear opportunity, which Mohamed Hrimat squandered by shooting wide after a promising build-up involving Reda Slim and Anas Bach. As the first half progressed, Sundowns began to find their footing, with Kutlwano Lethlaku forcing a save from ASFAR goalkeeper Ahmed Tagnaouti. Tashreeq Matthews also came close with a long-range attempt that went off target.

Key Moments

A pivotal moment occurred in the 37th minute when ASFAR was awarded a penalty following a VAR review. Divine Lunga was penalized for a foul on Slim, allowing Hrimat to convert from the spot, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1. Just minutes later, ASFAR nearly took the lead again, but Abdelfettah Hadraf's volley went wide after a late arrival to a pullback.

As the first half drew to a close, Sundowns had a chance to equalize, but Tagnaouti made a crucial save from Brayan Leon's attempt. However, Sundowns found their equalizer just before halftime when Teboho Mokoena scored a stunning half-volley, assisted by Leon and Matthews, hitting the underside of the crossbar and giving Sundowns a 2-1 aggregate lead.

With this victory, Mamelodi Sundowns have once again established themselves as a dominant force in African football, adding another prestigious trophy to their cabinet.