Lamine Ndiaye, the architect of USM Alger's success

In just a few months, the Senegalese coach has won three trophies

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Lamine Ndiaye, the architect of USM Alger's success

08.11.26 FT CAF Super Cup

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Lamine Ndiaye wasted no time in making his mark at USM Alger. Since arriving in February 2026, the Senegalese coach has already led the Red and Black to three titles: the Algerian Cup, the CAF Confederation Cup and, now, the CAF Super Cup.

USMA, a new chapter in his trophy-winning career

In just a few months, Lamine Ndiaye turned his time in Algiers into a string of successes. His first trophy came on April 30, with a 2-1 win over CR Belouizdad in the Algerian Cup final. On May 16, he then brought the CAF Confederation Cup to USMA. After two legs against Zamalek, both of which ended 1-0, the Algerians won the penalty shootout 8-7.

The Algerian club USM Alger, under the guidance of their Senegalese coach Lamine Ndiaye 🇸🇳, has won 🏆 the CAF Super Cup against the South African side Mamelodi Sundowns, in South Africa. https://t.co/10jKL3z8Nv
— Mr SAM (@Ab4885899068) November 8, 2026

The CAF Super Cup completes this run. By beating Sundowns on their own ground, Ndiaye's side showed they could also prevail against one of the continent's most renowned clubs.

Continental experience already recognised

USMA's successes add to an already rich history. Lamine Ndiaye notably won the CAF Champions League in 2010 with TP Mazembe. He later led the Congolese club to the FIFA Club World Cup final, becoming the first coach to reach that stage with an African team.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊. 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍. ✨ Some coaches make noise. Others let their work speak for them. Lamine Ndiaye belongs to the latter. He remains the first coach to have guided an African club to the FIFA Club World Cup final with TP Mazembe, whom he also led to CAF Champions League glory. Multiple league titles, years of success and a remarkable record on the African continent. He went to USM Alger and continued writing history. He travelled to Cairo, shocked Zamalek and lifted the CAF Confederation Cup. Today, he came to South Africa, defeated Mamelodi Sundowns on their own ground and lifted the CAF Super Cup. No hype. No social media noise. Just hard work, experience and results. Lamine Ndiaye deserves his flowers. A top coach who belongs in conversations alongside the likes of Pitso Mosimane, Florent Ibenge, Hassan Shehata and other great African football coaches. #AfricanFootball #USMA #CAFSuperCup
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) November 8, 2026

His record has earned him a strong reputation in CAF competitions. By winning the Confederation Cup, he also became the fifth coach to win both of Africa's two main club competitions.

CAF Awards recognition to add to his achievements

The Senegalese coach's work has also been recognised with his inclusion among the ten nominees for the 2026 CAF Men's Coach of the Year award at the CAF Awards. He is named alongside Pape Thiaw, Walid Regragui, Sébastien Desabre and Hossam Hassan.

🚨 Lamine Ndiaye est nominé par la CAF pour le titre de meilleur entraîneur africain de l’année ! 🌍🏆 https://t.co/xLlmWDPK0L
— USMA Xtra (@USMAXtra) November 4, 2026

Before the final against Sundowns, Ndiaye had made his intentions clear:

We are here to play attractive football and deliver a high-quality performance. We will give everything to prove that we deserve our place among Africa's two best teams.

USMA's victory lent weight to his words. In Algiers and on the continental stage, Lamine Ndiaye continues to let his work do the talking and add to a trophy haul that now ranks among the most impressive in African football.

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