AS FAR supporters are preparing to turn the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah into a cauldron of noise when the Moroccan giants host Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday evening.
With African club football’s biggest prize at stake, more than 60,000 supporters are expected to fill the stadium in Rabat as AS FAR attempt to overturn the 1-0 deficit suffered in the first leg in Pretoria.
The atmosphere surrounding the decisive encounter has already become one of the major talking points ahead of kickoff, with reports suggesting supporters are planning to maintain relentless noise throughout the match in an effort to unsettle Sundowns and inspire the home side.
Fans are also reportedly preparing coordinated displays and whistles as they look to create one of the most intimidating environments of the continental season.
AS FAR face a difficult challenge after the narrow defeat in South Africa, where Sundowns secured a slender advantage to carry into the return leg.
However, the Moroccan side will draw confidence from the backing of a passionate home crowd at one of North Africa’s most iconic football venues.
The Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah has long been recognised for its intense atmosphere during major fixtures, and Sunday’s final is expected to elevate that reputation even further as supporters rally behind their team in pursuit of continental glory.
For Sundowns, the challenge will not only be tactical but psychological.
The South African champions must protect their lead while coping with the pressure and intensity expected from the opening whistle in Rabat.
The Pretoria-based club are chasing another historic continental triumph, but they know the margin for error will be extremely small against an AS FAR side determined to mount a comeback on home soil.
With the CAF Champions League title hanging in the balance, all signs point toward a dramatic and emotionally charged evening in Morocco.
Kickoff for the highly anticipated final is scheduled for 19:00 GMT
