Overview
- Brayan León settled the second leg at a sold‑out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, scoring from a saved penalty’s rebound to complete a 1–0 win on the night and 2–0 on aggregate.
- Miguel Cardoso’s team managed the tie with tight shape and control, slotting Khulumani Ndamane in for suspended captain Grant Kekana after the first‑leg red card.
- Sundowns will host the first leg of the final against AS FAR on May 15 in Tshwane before the return in Rabat on May 24.
- CAF has lifted the winner’s payout to $6 million, turning the title into a major financial boost for the champion as well as a sporting prize.
- In the domestic race, Orlando Pirates went top after Saturday’s 3–0 win over AmaZulu, Sundowns trail with games in hand, and Kaizer Chiefs’ 0–0 draw at Polokwane halted their surge.