Mamelodi Sundowns vs USM Alger confirmed XI

Mamelodi Sundowns have named their starting XI for the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup final against USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, 8 November. Kick-off is 15:00 SAST.

Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed XI

Williams (captain); Modiba, Ndamane, Khoza, Morena, Matuludi; Mokoena, Allende, Santos; Matthews, León

Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Aubaas, Ndlovu, Zwane, Basadien, Van Wyk, Mailula, Rayners

🚨𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙓𝙄🚨 🆚 USM Alger ⏰ 15H00 🏟 Loftus Versfeld 📺 SS 208 & SABC 1 #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFSC #NeverStopRising https://t.co/UWg75qdnN8
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) November 8, 2026

What stands out

Ronwen Williams starts in goal and wears the captain’s armband. Ricardo Goss, who had started the last three matches, is on the bench. Teboho Mokoena was a doubt with a recurring knee problem and is in the midfield alongside Marcelo Allende and Santos.

Sphelele Mkhulise, Brayan Leon and Cassius Mailula celebrate a goal for Mamelodi Sundowns. — Sphelele Mkhulise, Brayan Leon and Cassius Mailula celebrate a goal. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns

Brayan León leads the attack with Tashreeq Matthews, who has been named in the XI. Iqraam Rayners, who scored the winner in the 1-0 Carling Knockout quarter-final win over Golden Arrows, is among the substitutes. Mothobi Mvala, back from more than a year out, is also on the bench, as are Bathusi Aubaas, Siyanda Ndlovu and Antonio Van Wyk.

Where to watch Sundowns vs USM Alger

The match is scheduled to air on SuperSport on DStv channel 208. DStv subscribers can also follow it on the DStv app. Check your DStv guide on the day, as channel allocations can change. In the United States, the match is live on beIN SPORTS.

A picture of Mohamed El Amine Ramdaoui in action for USM Alger — Copyright: Imago

What is at stake

The winner takes $500,000 and the runner-up $250,000. Sundowns, the 2025/26 CAF Champions League winners, face the Confederation Cup holders in a one-off final.

Miguel Cardoso and players, Image – Mamelodi Sundowns

Both clubs are chasing a second Super Cup. Sundowns won it in 2017, beating TP Mazembe 1-0, and USM Alger won it in 2023, beating Al Ahly 1-0. The clubs’ only previous meetings came in the 2019/20 Champions League group stage, which Sundowns won both times, 1-0 away and 2-1 at home. Sundowns also lead the Betway Premiership after 10 games.

Follow our live coverage for goals, updates and the final result from Pretoria.