Mothobi Mvala backs Sundowns Ladies to make CAF Champions league history against AS FAR

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mothobi Mvala has thrown his support behind the club's women's team as they prepare for a decisive CAF Women's Champions League final against AS FAR on Sunday.

The South African side will face their Moroccan rivals at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, with both clubs chasing an unprecedented third title in the competition.

Mvala backs Sundowns Ladies to overcome AS FAR

Mvala acknowledged the difficulty of facing AS FAR but believes Sundowns Ladies have the quality and momentum to secure the trophy.

“Yeah, first I’d like to congratulate the ladies for reaching the final. I think they’re going to play a very tough game, you know, AS FAR are our biggest rivals in football,” he told the club's media team.

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“So, I think it’s going to be a very tough game for the ladies, but we believe in them. You know, they’ve worked hard to be where they are now, and I think they have momentum. So, we want to say all the best, guys; you can do it and bring the trophy home.”

The final is also a repeat of the 2022 decider, when AS FAR defeated Sundowns 4-0 to claim their first continental crown.

Sundowns Ladies chase historic third title

Both teams have won the competition twice, meaning Sunday's winner will become the first club to lift the CAF Women's Champions League trophy three times.

Sundowns booked their place in the final with a convincing 4-1 victory over Uganda's Kawempe Muslim Ladies, while AS FAR defeated Cameroon's Lekié Football Filles 1-0.

Mvala also praised the team's togetherness, defensive organisation and attacking approach, highlighting Bambanani Mbane's threat from set pieces.

“I think the team, I can say ihlangene [has gelled], and I think they have a very good squad, you know. I even saw Bambanani [Mbane] on set pieces—she’s very strong, and she can score on set pieces. So, anyone in their team can score, and they defend well,” he added.

He also praised coach Godfrey Sapula for maintaining the club's identity, saying the women's team reflects the style associated with the men's side.

“I think the girls are doing a very good job. And then their coach [Godfrey Sapula], you know, you can see that the way they’re playing is the way Sundowns plays—that’s the Sundowns style of play. I have the belief that the girls are going to do well and bring it back home.”

The final kicks off at 17:00 CAT on Sunday, November 15.

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