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USM Alger upsets Sundowns 3-1 in CAF Super Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

USM Alger upsets Sundowns 3-1 in CAF Super Cup

Summary

USM Alger secured a 3-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Super Cup on Sunday in Pretoria. Ahmed Khaldi's notable goal in the 55th minute capped off the match, which was delayed by heavy rain. USM took an early lead with a goal from Zakaria Draoui, but Sundowns equalized through a penalty by Iqraam Rayners. USM regained the lead shortly after with a header from captain Saadi Redouani. With this win, USM Alger becomes the first Algerian club to lift the Super Cup twice, earning $500,000. They will begin their Confederation Cup title defense against Real Bamako later this month.

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•USM Alger wins CAF Super Cup 3-1 against Sundowns.
•Ahmed Khaldi scores a goal to seal the match.
•Zakaria Draoui opens the scoring in the 4th minute.
•Saadi Redouani regains USM's lead with a header.
•USM Alger prepares for Confederation Cup match against Real Bamako.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Khaldi stars as USM Alger upset Sundowns in CAF Super Cup

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A superb Ahmed Khaldi goal highlighted a surprise 3-1 win by Algerian club USM Alger over South African hosts Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in the annual CAF Super Cup match.USM pocketed $500,000 (€450,000) after becoming the first Algerian club to win the Super Cup twice.
— Yahoo Sports

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