Cardoso: AS FAR's Level is High Ahead of Champions League Final Second Leg

Miguel Cardoso, the coach of South African football club Mamelodi Sundowns, acknowledged the formidable strength of their opponent, Morocco's AS FAR (Army), ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League final. Cardoso stated in a press conference in Rabat that he is well aware of the high caliber of the Moroccan team.

Cardoso highlighted that reaching the final stage of the competition was a significant achievement, involving the elimination of tough rivals in the preceding knockout rounds. He expressed pride in his team's journey and optimism about continuing their quest for the title, which the players have prepared for diligently over the past decade.

Ronwen Williams, Sundowns' goalkeeper, echoed Cardoso's sentiments, noting the team's previous four attempts to reach the final. He expressed hope for a positive outcome in the upcoming match and emphasized the immense effort invested by the team in recent years. Williams also indicated a desire to learn from mistakes made in the previous season's final, which was won by Egyptian club Pyramids.

The first leg of the final, held in Pretoria, concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for Mamelodi Sundowns over AS FAR. The return leg is scheduled for Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.