Mamelodi Sundowns manager Miguel Cardoso. There is life after the CAF Champions League, it seems, and Mamelodi Sundowns are certainly not about to let one setback derail what has otherwise been an impressive season. The Brazilians might have suffered a shock exit in the second qualifying round of this season's Champions League at the hands of Angola's Wiliete, putting paid to their hopes of defending the continental crown. But they have an opportunity to remind Africa of their pedigree when they host USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. Kick-off is at 3pm (SAST). The annual showdown brings together the winners of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. USM Alger claimed the latter after beating Egypt's Zamalek on penalties, while Sundowns overcame Morocco's AS FAR Rabat to lift the Champions League trophy. There is also plenty of money at stake. Although it is a one-off fixture, the Super Cup carries a handsome first prize of $500,000 (ab...
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