{"id":13052,"date":"2026-11-09T10:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/caf-super-cup-usm-alger-sundowns-battle-for-continental-dominance-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:15:56","slug":"caf-super-cup-usm-alger-sundowns-battle-for-continental-dominance-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/caf-super-cup-usm-alger-sundowns-battle-for-continental-dominance-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"CAF Super Cup: USM Alger, Sundowns battle for continental dominance – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Algerian giants USM Alger and South Africa\u2019s Mamelodi Sundowns will go head-to-head in Sunday\u2019s TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup final in search of continental dominance at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.\n<\/p>\n

Both teams are looking to produce another monumental continental upset to bag their second CAF glory following their triumph in the CAF Confederation Cup and Champions League.\n<\/p>\n

USM Alger earned their place in today\u2019s Super Cup after an extraordinary run in the 2025\u201326 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.\n<\/p>\n

The Algerian giants started their campaign from the 2nd Preliminary Round beating Ivoirian side AF Amadou Dialo 3-1 on aggregate to reach the group stage, where they finished on top of Group A that had Morocco\u2019s Olympic Safi, Mali\u2019s Djoliba and Cote d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s FC San Pedro.\n<\/p>\n

USMA made perfect use of the away-goals rule, beating DR Congo\u2019s AS Maniema Union (2-2 on aggregate) in the quarterfinals, then Olympic Safi once again (1-1 on aggregate) in the semifinals to book their spot in the final with Egyptian titans Zamalek.<\/p>\n

The drama packed final saw USM Alger winning the first leg 1-0 in Algiers with a last gasp winner. Zamalek neutralized the aggregate score early in the return leg at Cairo International Stadium but could not find a winner to set the game to be decided by a tense penalty shootout.\n<\/p>\n

Displaying nerves of steel in front of a packed stadium, USM Alger triumphed 8-7 on penalties to win their second CAF Confederation Cup crown and book their ticket to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup.\n<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Mamelodi Sundowns earned their place in today\u2019s final through a stellar championship run in the 2025\u201326 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.\n<\/p>\n

The South African side also started their campaign from the 2nd Preliminary Round, delivering an early warning to the rest of the continent by dismantling Nigerian champion Remo Stars 7-1 on aggregate to secure their group stage spot.\n<\/p>\n

Sundowns progressed from Group C alongside Sudan\u2019s Al Hilal, finishing ahead of Algerian side MC Alger, and DR Congo\u2019s Saint-Eloi Lupopo, and built on a commanding 3-0 home advantage over Mali\u2019s Stade Malien in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

Despite facing an early scare in Bamako by trailing 2-0 at halftime, Sundowns held firm to advance 3-2 on aggregate.\n<\/p>\n

The semifinals saw the South African side produce clinical displays against Esperance de Tunis, recording 1-0 victories both away in Tunis and back home in Pretoria to march into the final.\n<\/p>\n

The grand finale pitted Mamelodi Sundowns against Moroccan powerhouses AS FAR. Aubrey Modiba scored the only goal in a tense 1-0 first leg win in Pretoria, before a decisive first-half injury-time strike from Teboho Mokoena ensured the return leg to end in a 1-1 draw that earned \u201cThe Brazilians\u201d their second CAF Champions League crown, and to book their ticket to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup.\n<\/p>\n

USM Alger\u2019s history in CAF Super Cup<\/h3>\n

USM Alger appears in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup for the second time, boasting a perfect record in this competition.\n<\/p>\n

Their previous appearance dates to 2023 following their maiden CAF Confederation Cup triumph, when they shocked then CAF Champions League winners and historic champions Al Ahly beating them 1-0 in the match that was held in Taif, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

USM journey to today\u2019s 2026 CAF Super Cup<\/h3>\n

USM Alger earned their place in today\u2019s final through an extraordinary run in the 2025\u201326 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.\n<\/p>\n

USMA made perfect use of the away-goals rule, beating DR Congo\u2019s AS Maniema Union (2-2 on aggregate) in the quarterfinals, then Olympic Safi once again (1-1 on aggregate) in the semifinals to book their spot in the final with Egyptian titans Zamalek.\n<\/p>\n

The drama packed final saw USM Alger winning the first leg 1-0 in Algiers with a last gasp winner. Zamalek neutralized the aggregate score early in the return leg at Cairo International Stadium but couldn\u2019t find a winner to set the game to be decided by a tense penalty shootout.\n<\/p>\n

Displaying nerves of steel in front of a packed stadium, USM Alger triumphed 8-7 on penalties to win their second CAF Confederation Cup crown and book their ticket to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup.\n<\/p>\n

Coached by Lamine N\u2019Diaye, the veteran Senegalese manager took charge of USMA in February 2026.<\/p>\n

N\u2019Diaye\u2019s guided USMA to a historic double last season, winning both the Algerian Cup and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.\n<\/p>\n

He signed a new two-year contract extension last June to remain at the helm of the Algiers based club. N\u2019Diaye also guided DR Congo\u2019s TP Mazembe to the CAF Champions League title in 2010, two CAF Super Cup titles (2010, 2011) and to the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup final.\n<\/p>\n

Sundowns\u2019 history in CAF Super Cup<\/h3>\n

Mamelodi Sundowns appeared in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup for the second time, boasting a perfect record in the competition.\n<\/p>\n

Sundowns\u2019 previous appearance dates to 2017 following their maiden Champions League triumph, where a lone goal was enough to defeat TP Mazembe. Now playing in front of their home fans at Loftus Versfeld, the South Africa side aim to preserve that flawless record.\n<\/p>\n

Sundowns enter the match deep into their domestic season. After claiming the MTN8 crown last month, they top the South African Premiership standings after 10 matches, with 26 points, one more than rivals Orlando Pirates who have a game in hand.<\/p>\n

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Seyi John Salau is a BusinessDay Correspondent with interest in development journalism, which tells stories that connect the people, brands, and the government. SeyiJohn is also a media professional with BSc, Mass Communition (ACU); Masters of School Media (MSM, Ibadan) & MSc, Mass Communication (Caleb).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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