USM Alger claimed their second Supercoupe d’Afrique title by beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday, strengthening both the club’s record and Algeria’s standing in the competition.
The Algerian side took control in front of the home crowd and opened the scoring after only four minutes. Ahmed Khaldi created the opportunity with determined work on the right before sending a cut-back for Zakaria Draoui to finish.
Mamelodi Sundowns levelled in the 25th minute after USM Alger defender Achref Abada was penalised for an obvious handball in the area. The decision was confirmed following a VAR review.
USM Alger restored their lead before half-time. Imadeddine Azzi’s header came back off the crossbar and Saadi Radouani reacted quickest to score in the 37th minute.
The visitors then extended their advantage 10 minutes after the interval. Substitute Aime Tendeng supplied the assist, allowing Khaldi to turn provider into goalscorer and put USM Alger firmly in control in the 55th minute.
The result represents USM Alger’s second Supercoupe d’Afrique triumph, following their success in 2023. On both occasions, the Algerian club reached the final after winning the CAF Confederation Cup.
USM Alger’s latest success also takes Algeria’s total number of Supercoupe d’Afrique victories to three. ES Setif won the competition in 2015.
The title comes with a prize of $500,000, worth approximately 448,791.6 euros.
Led by Lamine N’Diaye, USM Alger’s direct and efficient approach proved decisive as they secured a clear victory against Mamelodi Sundowns on their home ground.