Overview
- The CAF Super Cup is set for 3pm on Sunday 8 November at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and will pit last season’s Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns against Confederation Cup holders USM Alger.
- Sundowns enter seeking redemption after elimination from the current CAF Champions League by Angola’s Wiliete SC, a result coach Miguel Cardoso called a major setback for the club.
- Cardoso has left the fitness of key midfielder Teboho Mokoena and captain-goalkeeper Ronwen Williams uncertain for the match while Mothobi Mvala has returned from a long injury layoff and could strengthen Sundowns’ defence.
- CAF prize money for the fixture was reported at $500,000 for the winner and $250,000 for the runner-up, giving both clubs a clear financial incentive alongside the trophy.
- The two teams have history from the 2019/20 Champions League group stage and from past Super Cups — Sundowns won the Super Cup in 2017 and USM Alger claimed it in 2023 — and the Algerians have already arrived in Pretoria to prepare.