USM Alger Thrash Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to Win Second CAF Super Cup Title

USM Alger Beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to Claim Second CAF Super Cup Title

USM Alger have won the 2026 CAF Super Cup after defeating South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on Sunday, November 8, securing their second title in the competition.

The Algerian side delivered an impressive performance to overcome Sundowns and lift the prestigious continental trophy, adding another major achievement to their history.

How the Match Was Decided

USM Alger made an early statement when Zakaria Draoui opened the scoring in the fourth minute, giving the Algerian side an early advantage.

Mamelodi Sundowns responded in the 25th minute through Iqraam Rayners, who converted a penalty following a VAR review for handball.

However, USM Alger regained the lead in the 37th minute when Saadi Radouani headed home after a corner-kick opportunity.

Ahmed Khaldi extended the advantage in the 55th minute with an excellent individual effort, curling the ball beyond Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Despite Sundowns' attempts to fight back, USM Alger maintained their advantage until the final whistle to secure a 3-1 victory.

Prize Money and What the Victory Means

The triumph earned USM Alger $500,000 in prize money and their second CAF Super Cup title.

The club previously won the competition in 2023 after defeating Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

The latest success represents another important milestone for Algerian football and demonstrates the growing competitiveness of African club competitions.

Sundowns Disappointed After Defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso acknowledged that his team did not perform well enough to win the trophy.

Cardoso also pointed to injury problems involving Nuno Santos during the warm-up and striker Brayan León early in the match as setbacks that affected his team's preparations.

He admitted that Sundowns made mistakes which their opponents punished, while USM Alger took advantage of their scoring opportunities.

The defeat will be disappointing for Sundowns, who had hoped to add another continental trophy to their collection.

For USM Alger, however, the victory represents a memorable night and another opportunity to celebrate their place among Africa's top football clubs.