South Africa, Only Sub-Saharan Africa In CAF Clubs Finals Dominated By North Africans

Mamelodi Sundowns, Only Sub-Saharan Africa In CAF Clubs Finals Dominated By North Africans

Mamelodi Sundowns will face FAR Rabat in the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final after both secured semifinal wins on April 18, 2026. Sundowns defeated Esperance 2-0 on aggregate, while FAR Rabat advanced 2-1 on aggregate against RS Berkane. The final is set for May 15 and May 24, 2026.

The final first leg will be held in Pretoria on May 15, with the return leg in Morocco on May 24.

CAF Confederation Cup

Zamalek secured their place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after a disciplined 0-0 draw against CR Belouizdad in Cairo on Friday, progressing 1-0 on aggregate following their first-leg victory in Algiers.

The Egyptian side will now feature in their third final in the competition—and a second in three seasons—after another assured defensive display extended their remarkable semi-final record.

Zamalek will now face either Olympique Safi or USM Alger in the final, with the second semi-final set to be decided in Morocco on Sunday.