CAF Officially Announces First Leg of Champions League Final for Sunday, May 17 (15:00 GMT+1), Confirming Albotola's Exclusive
T.E (Elbotola)
06 May 2026at11:46
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed today, Wednesday, the date for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. The match will feature South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns against AS FAR.
The first leg is scheduled to take place in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa, on Sunday, May 17, kicking off at 2 PM (14:00 GMT).
This announcement corroborates an earlier exclusive report by Al-Botola, which, citing its sources, stated that the match would be played on Sunday, May 17, instead of Friday, May 15, at the same time. The change came after a request from the South African representative to postpone the fixture by 48 hours due to difficulties in hosting it on the initial date.
Q&A
What is the confirmed date for the CAF Champions League final first leg?
The CAF Champions League final first leg is officially confirmed for Sunday, May 17. The match will feature Mamelodi Sundowns against AS FAR in Tshwane, South Africa, kicking off at 2 PM (14:00 GMT).
Why was the CAF Champions League final first leg date changed?
The CAF Champions League final first leg date was changed from May 15 to May 17 following a request. The South African representative sought a 48-hour postponement due to difficulties in hosting the fixture on the initial date.
Who will compete in the CAF Champions League final first leg?
The CAF Champions League final first leg will feature South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. They will face AS FAR in the highly anticipated continental showdown. The match is set to take place in Tshwane, South Africa.
