CAF Super Cup 2026 set for November 8 in Pretoria

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee has officially approved November 8, 2026, as the date for the CAF Super Cup, with the prestigious continental showdown set to take place in Pretoria, South Africa.

The decision was reached during the Executive Committee’s meeting on Thursday, with CAF confirming that the match will kick off at 15:00 local time.

The 2026 CAF Super Cup will bring together the winners of Africa’s two major club competitions, with CAF Champions League holders Mamelodi Sundowns set to face CAF Confederation Cup winners Zamalek.

The fixture promises to be a major continental occasion, particularly with Sundowns having the advantage of playing on home soil in South Africa.

Mamelodi Sundowns secured the CAF Champions League title to earn their place in the Super Cup, while Egyptian giants Zamalek booked their spot after being crowned champions of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The annual fixture will once again give the two continental champions the opportunity to compete for one of CAF’s most coveted club trophies, with both sides expected to approach the encounter with strong ambitions of beginning the new campaign with silverware.

For Sundowns, the match will provide an opportunity to celebrate their Champions League success in front of their home supporters while adding another continental trophy to their collection.

Zamalek, meanwhile, will be looking to upset the South African champions and claim the Super Cup as reward for their Confederation Cup triumph.

With the date, venue and kick-off time now confirmed, attention will turn to preparations for the November showdown in Pretoria as both clubs begin building towards the highly anticipated encounter.

The CAF Super Cup is traditionally contested at the start of the new African club football season and brings together the champions of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup in a single decisive fixture.

The November 8 meeting between Mamelodi Sundowns and Zamalek is therefore expected to attract significant attention across the continent as two of Africa’s most decorated clubs battle for continental supremacy.