Mamelodi Sundowns FC's CAF Super Cup match has been rescheduled to November 8, avoiding a clash with the Soweto Derby. The match was initially set to be played on October 31, but the date has been changed to accommodate the Super Cup.
What happened?
The date for Mamelodi Sundowns FC's CAF Super Cup match has been confirmed, paving the way for no clash with the Soweto Derby. The match will be played at Loftus Versfeld on November 8.
Why it matters for Mamelodi Sundowns FC
The Super Cup is a prestigious tournament that will see Mamelodi Sundowns FC face off against Confederation Cup winners USM Alger. The match will be a significant test for the team as they seek to win their first Super Cup title.
What comes next?
Mamelodi Sundowns FC will have four trophies on offer before Christmas, including the MTN8, Carling Knockout, CAF Super Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The team will face stiff competition in the Super Cup, but they are confident of emerging victorious.
The Super Cup will have a significant prize purse, with the winners set to receive USD500,000 (approximately R8.2 million) and the runners-up receiving USD250,000 (approximately R4.1 million). The match will be a significant test for Mamelodi Sundowns FC, but they are confident of emerging victorious.
Mamelodi Sundowns FC will start their campaign for the Intercontinental Cup against the winner of the Al Ahli Saudi FC/Auckland FC match on September 19. If they win that contest, they will play the FIFA Challenger Cup against the winners of the 2026 Copa Libertadores and 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup (Deportivo Toluca FC) match. The winner of that fixture will then play PSG in the final in December.
The Soweto Derby, which pits Orlando Pirates against Kaizer Chiefs, will be played on October 31, returning to the dates that have been used for 26 of the 30 seasons that domestic football has played out as the PSL.
