Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered another disappointing result on the continental stage after losing 3-1 to Algeria’s USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup final at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.
The Brazilians entered the encounter hoping to add another continental trophy to their collection, but USM Alger produced an impressive performance to claim their second CAF Super Cup title.
USM Alger took an early lead through Zakaria Draoui before Iqraam Rayners restored parity for Sundowns from the penalty spot.
However, Saadi Radouani put the visitors back in front before Ahmed Khaldi produced a superb second-half finish from outside the box to seal the victory.
The defeat comes after Sundowns were eliminated from the CAF Champions League before reaching the group stages this season, having won the competition last campaign.
It has therefore been a difficult period for the Pretoria-based side on the continental front, with their hopes of defending their Champions League crown and winning the Super Cup both coming to an end.
Coach Miguel Cardoso and his players will now have to shift their attention to