The CAF Champions League final culminates this Sunday, June 1, 2025, as Pyramids welcome Mamelodi Sundowns to the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
The tie stands at 1-1 after a dramatic first leg, with Pyramids holding a crucial away goal.
Walid El Karti’s late equalizer for Pyramids in the first leg means a clean sheet or a 0-0 draw will secure their maiden continental title. Coach Krunoslav Jurisic emphasized the need for a win at home to seal the trophy.
Mamelodi Sundowns, aiming for their second Champions League title, must score at least one goal to overcome the away-goal disadvantage.
Coach Miguel Cardoso believes his side possesses the “mental strength” to emerge victorious, with striker Iqraam Rayners expected to lead the attack.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two clubs. Previous encounters include a 0-0 draw and a 1-0 Sundowns win in Cairo.
The final adds another chapter to the history of Egyptian-South African clashes in the Champions League, with Egyptian clubs holding a 3-1 advantage in past finals, though Sundowns notably defeated Zamalek in 2016.
