Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs AS FAR will decide the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League title on Sunday, 15 November, at 17:00 South African time. The final takes place at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt, with both clubs seeking to become the competition’s first three-time champions.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs AS FAR is also a rematch with an established continental history. AS FAR won the 2022 final, but Sundowns eliminated the Moroccan club in the 2023 semi-finals before going on to lift the trophy. Their latest meeting brings those records together with two very different semi-final performances.
When and where is the Sundowns Ladies vs AS FAR final?
The CAF Women’s Champions League final is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 17:00 SAST (15:00 UTC), at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia. CAF’s published competition schedule establishes the venue and kickoff time; the game is not taking place on 12 November.
How Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies reached the final
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies reached their fourth final by beating Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies 4–1 on 11 November. Ronnel Donnelly scored in the 29th, 35th and 37th minutes, completing a first-half hat-trick in nine minutes, before Noxolo Cesane struck shortly before half-time. Latifah Nakasi pulled a goal back in the 72nd minute, but Sundowns had already built a decisive lead.
The semi-final followed an unbeaten group stage, and our Mamelodi Sundowns Ladiesvs Kawempe Muslim preview details the fixtures, results and players that brought the South African side into the knockout rounds.
AS FAR’s route: Ghizlane Chebbak settles the semi-final
AS FAR advanced with a 1–0 victory against Cameroon’s Lekié Football Filles. Captain Ghizlane Chebbak scored in the 48th minute, and the defending champions held their lead to secure another place in the continental final.
The Moroccan side lifted the title in 2022 and again in 2025. Their defence of the trophy now brings them up against another two-time winner, giving this match a straightforward historical stake: one club will claim a third CAF Women’s Champions League crown.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs AS FAR head-to-head record
The teams’ previous CAF Women’s Champions League meetings give the 2026 final a stronger history than a simple repeat of 2022. They drew 0–0 in the 2021 group stage; AS FAR then defeated Sundowns 4–0 in the 2022 final in Rabat. A year later, Sundowns beat AS FAR 1–0 in the 2023 semi-finals and subsequently reclaimed the title.
Those three matches belong to different stages and tournament editions. The 2022 final remains AS FAR’s largest victory in this matchup, while the 2023 semi-final shows that Sundowns have also beaten the Moroccan club in a knockout contest. Neither result dictates the outcome in Ismailia.
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Key players and questions before kickoff
Ronnel Donnelly enters the final after scoring three times against Kawempe Muslim Ladies, with Noxolo Cesane also contributing to Sundowns’ four-goal first half. The key question is whether the South African side can turn that attacking efficiency into chances against the defending champions.
For AS FAR, Ghizlane Chebbak’s semi-final winner highlights the importance of their captain in a tight contest. The contrast between Sundowns’ emphatic win and AS FAR’s narrow victory gives supporters two recent performances to compare, although one match is not enough to establish how either side will play in the final.
The confirmed lineups and any late injury updates are not yet established by the official reports used for this preview. Both starting XIs will become clear through the official matchday announcements.
How to follow the final and South African women’s football
CAF has confirmed the final schedule and will provide its official tournament coverage. For the broader context of the women’s game in South Africa, read our feature on the rise of women’s football. SportPesa Score is also a destination for football fixtures and results, although a verified match-specific link for this final is not available here.
A third continental title is at stake
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs AS FAR brings together the winners of four of the first five CAF Women’s Champions League editions. Sundowns’ rapid semi-final scoring and AS FAR’s controlled win offer contrasting routes into the final, while the 2021–2023 meetings add genuine rivalry history. Follow the 15 November final and its confirmed outcome through official match reporting, then revisit our related Sundowns coverage for the context behind the result.
