CHANNEL 4 announced they will broadcast the African Champions League final for free.
The UK network enjoyed tremendous success after securing the rights to show the Africa Cup on Nations last winter.
And now the channel is doubling down by airing the two-legged clash between South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR.
The two African sides will first meet in Pretoria on Sunday and the Champions League winner will be decided on May 24 in Rabat.
Channel 4 announced: “Channel 4 has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2025/26 CAF Champions League Final.
“The two-leg fixture between South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR is to air live on Channel 4 Streaming and Channel 4 Sport YouTube on Sunday 17 and Sunday 24 May.
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“The Sundowns are chasing their second Champions League crown since 2016, whilst AS FAR will be looking to end a 41-year wait for the trophy, having last claimed it in 1985.
“The rights deal was facilitated in partnership with IMG, the international media rights and sponsorship agency for the Confederation Africaine de Football.”
Channel 4’s Head of Sport Pete Andrews revealed the reason the channel bought the rights was because of Afcon’s ratings in the UK
Andrews said: “Following the recent success of our AFCON coverage, which saw 42 million 1634 streaming minutes, it’s brilliant to be teaming back up with CAF and IMG to bring UK viewers coverage of this unique footballing event.”
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Fans will be hoping for less drama than the Afcon final between Senegal and hosts Morocco in January.
The Senegalese national team had a goal ruled out and walked out of the pitch after the Moroccan side were awarded a controversial penalty which they ultimately missed after Sadio Mane and Co returned.
Senegal then won the final following an extra-time winner by Pape Gueye but soon after the result was overturned and it was announced Morocco were the actual winners due to their opponents storming off.
The Lions of Teranga, though, have taken the case to the Court of Arbitration of Sport.
