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Mamelodi Sundowns have finally departed for Morocco ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League final after travel plans were delayed by permit issues involving Moroccan authorities. The Pretoria based club left OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning, nearly a full day later than originally scheduled, as uncertainty briefly surrounded whether the team would be allowed to land in Rabat.

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a place in the CAF Champions League final for a second consecutive season after defeating Espérance 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The result confirms a 2-0 aggregate victory for the Pretoria-based club, extending their strong run in continental football. The win affects South African football fans and Gauteng residents closely, as Sundowns continue to represent the province on Africa’s biggest club stage.