CAF Final Showdown: $4 Million, Glory, and History at Stake in Cairo

When Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns square off in the pivotal second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday, June 1, 2025, all eyes will be on 30th June Stadium in Cairo.

Deadlock in the First Leg

The tie remains delicately poised following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria. Lucas Ribeiro gave Sundowns the lead, but Walid El Karti’s late header salvaged a valuable result for the Egyptian side.

Home Advantage for Pyramids

With the second leg in Cairo, Pyramids hold a slight edge and will be backed by a passionate home crowd. Under Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic, the Cairo outfit are dreaming of their first-ever CAF Champions League title.

Key Players to Watch

• Fiston Mayele: DR Congo striker and Pyramids' top scorer
• Ibrahim Adel: Creative spark for the Egyptian side
• Ronwen Williams: Sundowns' goalkeeper and captain, aiming for a second star

Match Officials

• Referee: Omar Abdulkader Artan (Somalia)
• Assistants: Gilbert Sherwitt & Stéphane Oniang’o (Kenya)
• Fourth Official: Luis Digenido (Benin)
• VAR: Bamlak Tessema (Ethiopia)

Broadcast & Kickoff

• Time: 17:00 GMT
• TV: Exclusive on beIN Sports (MENA region)

Prize Money

• Winner: $4 million
• Runner-up: $2 million

A trophy, a title, and millions of dollars are on the line. Will Pyramids make history, or will Sundowns reclaim African glory? Sunday will decide.