USM Alger aim to claim second CAF Super Cup against Mamelodi Sundowns

USM Alger face Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Super Cup final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday at 3pm, with the Algerian club seeking to lift the trophy for a second time.

The visitors are also hoping to avenge two defeats by Sundowns in the CAF Champions League six years ago.

Here are five key facts about USM Alger ahead of the final.

Chasing a second title

USM Alger are competing for their second CAF Super Cup crown. Their previous success came in 2023, when they beat Egyptian club Al Ahly 1-0 to win the trophy.

Route to the final

The Algerian side qualified by winning the CAF Confederation Cup.

They secured that title after a dramatic final against Zamalek, with the tie ending 1-1 on aggregate before USM Alger prevailed 8-7 in a penalty shootout.

Previous meetings with Sundowns

The two clubs have met twice in an official CAF competition.

Those encounters came in the 2019/20 CAF Champions League group stage, with Sundowns winning both matches against USM Alger.

Prize money on offer

The winners of the CAF Super Cup will receive $500,000 (about R8.2m).

The runners-up will be awarded $250,000 (R4.1m).

Experienced manager

USM Alger are managed by Senegalese tactician Lamine N’Diaye.

He is regarded as a legendary figure across the continent and has previously won the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup and CAF Super Cup.