The battle for African glory begins! Starting XIs revealed for the CAF Super Cup showdown
Everything is ready for the battle between two African champions, with the prestigious CAF Super Cup trophy at stake.
Details: The official starting lineups have been announced for the 2026 CAF Super Cup clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger. The match will take place on Sunday, November 8, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT. The South African giants enter the encounter as reigning CAF Champions League winners, while their Algerian opponents lifted the CAF Confederation Cup last season.
Mamelodi Sundowns have named Ronwen Williams in goal, with the South African international also wearing the captain's armband. Teboho Mokoena, whose fitness had previously raised concerns, is included in the starting eleven.
- Mamelodi Sundowns starting XI:
- 30. Ronwen Williams (GK, C)
- 2. Malibongwe Khoza
- 3. Khulumani Ndamane
- 4. Teboho Mokoena
- 6. Aubrey Modiba
- 10. Nuno Santos
- 11. Marcelo Allende
- 12. Brayan León
- 17. Tashreeq Matthews
- 22. Thabang Matuludi
- 27. Thapelo Morena
USM Alger will rely on goalkeeper Oussama Benbot, while defender Saadi Radouani leads the Algerian side as captain. Farid Boulaya and Mohamed El Amine Ramdaoui are also among the starters.
- USM Alger starting XI:
- 30. Oussama Benbot (GK)
- 5. Imadeddine Azzi
- 6. Zakaria Draoui
- 7. Ahmed Khaldi
- 9. Farid Boulaya
- 11. Glody Likonza
- 12. Haithem Loucif
- 15. Mohamed El Amine Ramdaoui
- 19. Saadi Radouani (C)
- 20. Rayane Mahrouz
- 28. Achref Abada
It's worth noting that both clubs have previously won the CAF Super Cup. Mamelodi Sundowns lifted the trophy in 2017, while USM Alger triumphed in 2023. The winner of today's final will receive $500,000 in prize money, with the runner-up collecting $250,000.
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