Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final played in Pretoria. Audrey Modiba scored the decisive goal from a free kick during the first half. The return fixture in Rabat leaves the tie finely balanced.
The match unfolded before a passionate crowd at the stadium in Pretoria where vuvuzelas filled the air and yellow-clad supporters created a vibrant atmosphere. Two Portuguese coaches faced off as Sundowns dominated possession but created limited clear opportunities early on. Modiba broke the deadlock with a precisely struck free kick that curled past the defensive wall and into the net.
