18/10/2026
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October 16 was the deadline for Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger to submit their preliminary player lists to CAF ahead of the Super Cup final on November 8 in South Africa.
Here are some key details ahead of the big game:
βͺοΈ Sundowns must hand over the stadium and training facilities to CAF three days before the match.
βͺοΈ Two training pitches with the same playing surface as the match venue must be available. One must be exclusively reserved for USM Alger.
βͺοΈ Sundowns will arrange accommodation for approximately 18 CAF officials, including referees, VAR officials and technicians.
βͺοΈ CAF will handle accommodation for its official delegations in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
βͺοΈ Sundowns must provide buses for at least 50 members of the USM Alger delegation, plus a car for their head of delegation.
βͺοΈ SAFA and Sundowns must submit their security plans and personnel numbers to CAF for approval.
βͺοΈ Match tickets must be available five days before kick-off.
βͺοΈ USM Alger fans will receive 5% of the stadium capacity, with their allocation on the eastern side.
βͺοΈ All revenue generated from the match will go to Mamelodi Sundowns.
βͺοΈ CAF will supply the official match balls, while each club must provide five signed jerseys for advertising purposes.
βͺοΈ No advertising other than CAF-authorised advertising will be permitted from three days before the match.
βͺοΈ A Man of the Match award will be presented.
βͺοΈ CAFβs commercial department will organise promotional activities.
βͺοΈ A total of 28 cameras will be installed in the stadium to cover the match.
βͺοΈ The game will be broadcast worldwide, with CAF expected to announce the official TV rights holders soon.
A big day is coming in South Africa as Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger prepare for the CAF Super Cup final.