AS FAR's plans for Sundowns disrupted

AS FAR Rabat arrived in South Africa on Friday afternoon but they have been dealt a big blow for the first leg of the CAF Champions League against Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Moroccan outfit are competing in their first-ever Champions League final after overcoming RS Berkane in the semi-finals.

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AS FAR, however, will have do without the services of defender, Fallou Mendy, who will miss the first leg through injury.

According to Kooora, the Senegalese defender has a muscle tear in his left thigh and will not be a part of the clash at Loftus Versfeld.

The Moroccans will be in South Africa for a second time, having previously faced Sundowns in the group stage phase during the 2024/25 season, where they drew 1-1 in Pretoria.

Former AS FAR Rabat star Mohamed Timoumi feels his former team has what it takes to overcome Sundowns in the two-legged affair.

"The Royal Army is facing a historic moment and a huge responsibility as big as the nation," Timoumi said, as per Twasl News Network.

"Winning a continental title is no easy feat, but you have proven that you are on the right track after defeating clubs with a long history and weight in the African continent," he added.