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🛒 تسوق الآنMamelodi Sundowns Win 2026 CAF Champions League Title After Thrilling Final Against AS FAR
Mamelodi Sundowns Win 2026 CAF Champions League Title After Thrilling Final Against AS FAR
African Football Crown Returns to South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history, clinching the 2025–26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League with a 2–1 aggregate victory over Morocco's AS FAR. The South African giants held off a determined Moroccan side across two legs of a dramatic final, sealed at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The triumph marks the culmination of a 62-match tournament featuring 62 clubs from 50 African associations — the continent's most prestigious club football competition.
The victory caps an extraordinary season for Sundowns, who dominated from the group stage through to the knockout rounds. Their coach praised the squad's resilience after the final whistle, stating that "this belongs to every player who wore the shirt this season." The win follows Sundowns' previous Champions League title, cementing their status among Africa's elite football institutions.
Tournament by the Numbers: 62 Teams, 118 Goals, One Champion
The 2025–26 edition of the CAF Champions League was the 30th under the current branding and the 62nd overall since the competition's founding in 1964. Over the course of the tournament, 118 goals were scored across 62 matches — an average of 1.9 goals per game. The top scorer of the campaign was Egyptian forward Trézéguet, who netted 6 goals throughout the competition.
The qualification structure spanned the entire continent. Twelve highest-ranked associations according to CAF's 5-year ranking were eligible to enter two teams each, while remaining associations could enter one. Libya, ranked 11th in the standings, sent two clubs: Al Ahli Tripoli, champions of the 2024–25 Libyan Premier League, and Al Hilal Benghazi, the league runners-up.
Tournament Structure and Key Facts
- Champions: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) — 2nd CAF Champions League title
- Runners-up: AS FAR (Morocco) — fell 2–1 on aggregate in the final
- Top Scorer: Trézéguet (Egypt) — 6 goals across the competition
- Final Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- Total Teams: 62 clubs from 50 African football associations
- Matches Played: 62 (qualifying rounds excluded from official statistics)
- Libya's Representatives: Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Hilal Benghazi
AS FAR's Historic Run Inspires Moroccan Football
AS FAR's journey to the final captivated football fans across Morocco and North Africa. The Rabat-based club overcame formidable opponents in the knockout stages, becoming the first Moroccan side to reach the Champions League final in several years. Their captain addressed supporters after the match, expressing pride in the team's achievement despite the defeat: "We gave everything on the pitch. This is not the end — it is the beginning of something special for this club."
The final itself drew massive global attention. International broadcasters including beIN Sport, CANAL+, DAZN, Britain's Channel 4, and SuperSport carried the match to millions of homes across five continents. The widespread coverage underscores the Champions League's growing profile as a global event.
What Sundowns' Victory Means for Libyan Football Fans
For Libyan football enthusiasts, the 2025–26 CAF Champions League carries special significance. Libya's 11th-place ranking in the CAF 5-year standings ensured two coveted spots for Libyan clubs. Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Hilal Benghazi represented the nation on the continent's biggest club stage, building on Libya's proud tradition in African competition.
Libyan analysts note that Champions League participation provides invaluable exposure and revenue for domestic clubs, strengthening the Libyan Premier League while inspiring North African teams to target Africa's ultimate club prize.
Looking Ahead: Sundowns Set for Global Stage
Mamelodi Sundowns now prepare for an ambitious schedule on the international stage. Their Champions League triumph has secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, and a place in the 2026 CAF Super Cup against the winners of the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup. No African club has won the FIFA Club World Cup, and Sundowns will aim to make history on the global stage.
As African football continues to grow in stature and commercial value, the Champions League remains the gateway through which the continent's best clubs reach worldwide audiences. With record viewership and expanding broadcast partnerships, the future of African club football has never looked brighter.
— LibyaPress / Sports Desk
