JOHANNESBURG - The Caf Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR is set for the second leg this weekend, but the Brazilians’ travelling plans have been dealt a worrying delay.
Sundowns were unable to depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday as scheduled due to complications relating to a landing permit in Morocco.
The Brazilians, who are using a charter flight, are set to face AS FAR in the return leg of the CAF Champions League final in Rabat on Sunday.
The South African side holds a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg at Loftus Stadium.
But the setback has resulted in Sundowns effectively losing a full day of preparation ahead of the encounter.
The first leg in Tshwane was also marred by fan violence at the weekend, resulting in an AS FAR fan being hospitalised.