Mamelodi Sundowns Face USM Alger in CAF Super Cup Clash in Pretoria

Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Algeria's USM Alger on Sunday, November 8, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, as both clubs compete for the 2026 CAF Super Cup title.

The match, is scheduled to kick off at 3pm South African time (2pm Nigerian time), will bring together the winners of two major African club competitions. Sundowns qualified after winning the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, while USM Alger secured their place by lifting the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.Both teams will be looking to begin the new continental campaign with another trophy, making the encounter an important fixture for the clubs and their supporters.

This is more than just another trophy, the CAF Super Cup is an annual competition that brings together the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. It gives both clubs an opportunity to test themselves against another continental champion and add another title to their achievements.For Mamelodi Sundowns, winning the competition would mean securing their second Super Cup title. The South African club previously won it in 2017 after defeating DR Congo's TP Mazembe 1-0.

Playing in Pretoria also gives Sundowns the opportunity to compete in front of their home supporters, who will be hoping to see the club lift another continental trophy on South African soil.

USM Alger, however, will not be travelling simply to participate. The Algerian side won the Super Cup in 2023 after defeating Egypt's Al Ahly and will be hoping to claim another title. Their recent Confederation Cup success has also given them another opportunity to establish themselves among Africa's leading clubs.

##What the match means for South African fans##

Sundowns have become one of the most recognised clubs in South African football, with their success in continental competitions attracting attention beyond their domestic league.For local supporters, the Super Cup represents an opportunity to see their club compete for an international title at home. It also puts South African club football in the spotlight, as supporters from other African countries turn their attention to Pretoria.

The match will also test Sundowns against a side with its own continental experience. Although playing at home may give the South Africans an advantage in terms of familiar surroundings and crowd support, USM Alger's previous success in the competition means they cannot be overlooked.

According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the winner will receive $500,000, while the runner-up will take home $250,000. The financial reward adds further importance to the contest, beyond the opportunity to lift the trophy.

The match will be officiated by Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida.Fans across Africa can follow the encounter through SuperSport and Canal+ Sport Afrique in sub-Saharan Africa, while beIN Sports Xtra and beIN Sports 2 will broadcast it in North Africa.

With both clubs arriving as continental champions, the Pretoria encounter offers an opportunity for either side to add another achievement to its history. For Sundowns supporters, the hope will be that the trophy stays in South Africa.