USM Alger stun Sundown to lift CAF Super Cup
The Algerian side stunned the home crowd with goals from Zakaria Draoui, Saâdi Radouani and Ahmed Khaldi.
Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a 3-1 defeat to USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, resulting in the Algerian side lifting the trophy. Goals were scored by Zakaria Draoui, Saâdi Radouani, and Ahmed Khaldi, while Iqraam Rayners managed to score for Sundowns. The match was marred by heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing a 35-minute delay in the second half.
Sundowns had previously been eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Wiliete SC, and this loss adds another disappointment to their continental struggles.
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