MTN 8
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| Founded | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Region |
 South Africa |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champions | Bidvest Wits (3rd title) |
| Most successful club(s) |
Kaizer Chiefs (15 titles) |
| Motto | Wafa Wafa (do or die) |
| Website | www.mtn.co.za |
 2016 MTN 8 | |
The MTN 8 is a South African football (soccer) cup competition. It is made up of the top eight teams that finished in that order at the close of the ABSA Premiership season. The first round is structured such that the team at the top of the previous season's table plays the team that finished eighth; second place plays seventh; third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth. The semifinals are played over two legs.
This competition pitting the top 8 clubs is one of the longest-standing knockout cup competitions in South Africa, first being contested in 1972. The winner receives R8 million.
Cellular giants MTN have sponsored the event since 2008. Before then it was known as BP Top 8 (sponsored by BP) and SAA Supa 8 (sponsored by South African Airways).
Prize money
| Amount | Payable to |
|---|---|
| R 8 000 000 | 1 MTN 8 Champions |
| R 800 000 | 7 Participating Teams |
| R13 600 000 | Total payout |
The MTN 8 has changed the traditional prize money format by awarding the total prize pot – R8 million, to the tournament winners.
Winners
| BP Top Eight Cup | |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1973 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1974 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1975 | Moroka Swallows |
| 1976 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1977 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1978 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1979 | Moroka Swallows |
| 1980 | Witbank Black Aces |
| 1981 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1982 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1983 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1984 | Wits University |
| 1985 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1986 | Arcadia Shepherds |
| 1987 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1988 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 1989 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1990 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 1991 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1992 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1993 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1994 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1995 | Wits University |
| 1996 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2000 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2001 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2002 | Santos |
| SAA Super Eight Cup | |
| 2003 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 2004 | Supersport United |
| 2005 | Bloemfontein Celtic |
| 2006 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2007 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| MTN 8 Cup | |
| 2008 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2009 | Golden Arrows |
| 2010 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2011 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2012 | Moroka Swallows |
| 2013 | Platinum Stars |
| 2014 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2015 | Ajax Cape Town[1][2] |
| 2016 | Bidvest Wits |
Results by team
| Club | Wins | First final won | Last final won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | 1974 | 2014 |
| Orlando Pirates | 9 | 1972 | 2011 |
| Moroka Swallows | 3 | 1975 | 2012 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1988 | 2007 |
| Bidvest Wits | 3 | 1984 | 2016 |
| Witbank Black Aces | 1 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Arcadia Shepherds | 1 | 1986 | 1986 |
| Santos | 1 | 2002 | 2002 |
| Jomo Cosmos | 1 | 2003 | 2003 |
| SuperSport United | 1 | 2004 | 2004 |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Golden Arrows | 1 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Platinum Stars | 1 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Ajax Cape Town F.C. | 1 | 2015 | 2015 |
References
- ↑ "Ajax Cape Town trump Kaizer Chiefs to become MTN8 champions". The Citizen. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ajax stun Chiefs to win MTN8". News 24. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
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