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2008 Telkom Knockout
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| year | 2008 |
| country | South Africa |
| image | telkom ko.jpg |
| caption | Official logo |
| defending champions | Kaizer Chiefs |
| champions | Ajax Cape Town |
| matches | 16 |
| goals | 44 |
| top goal scorer | 3 Diyo Sibisi (Free State Stars) |
The Telkom Knockout is a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprises the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League.
In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, this will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time then extra time will be played, penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule).
Teams
The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).
- Ajax Cape Town
- AmaZulu
- Bay United
- Bidvest Wits
- Bloemfontein Celtic
- Free State Stars
- Lamontville Golden Arrows
- Kaizer Chiefs
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Maritzburg United
- Moroka Swallows
- Orlando Pirates
- Platinum Stars
- Santos
- SuperSport United
- Thanda Royal Zulu
Prize money
- The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14 200 000.00.
- Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a Participation Fee of R 250 000.00
First Round Losers
- Prize Money: R 200 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: R 450 000.00 for 8 teams each
Losing Quarterfinalists
- Prize Money: R 400 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: R 650 000.00 for 4 teams each
Losing Semi-Finalists
- Prize Money: R 750 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: R 1 000 000.00 for 2 teams each
Final – Runner-up
- Prize Money: R 1 500 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: R 1 750 000.00
Final – Winner
- Prize Money: R 4 000 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: R 4 250 000.00
Total prize money
- Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
- Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
- Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00
Results
First round
Mokete Tsotetsi (Chiefs) Richard Henyekane Richard Henyekane
Cale Carelse Warley Siwahla Rentería Ramokala Lobo Ntwagae
Mark Mayambela Patrick Malokase Patrick Malokase Soul Mmethi
Diyo Sibisi
Mark Haskins
Quarter-finals
- The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.
Jimmy Kauleza
Elton Morelato Dikgang Mabalane Gilbert Mushangazhike
Keamogetse Wolff (Celtic) Glen Salmon (United) Mashego Isaacs Pelembe Mahoa Spandeel Nhlapo Kondowe
Sifiso Vilikazi
Brett Evans
Semi-finals
-
The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.
Benson Mhlongo Bennett Chenene
Clayton Daniels (Ajax) Sifiso Vilakazi Sifiso Vilakazi
Final
Mabhuti Khanyeza
| **(2nd title)** |
|---|
Tournament Table
|19 October 2008 Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban|AmaZulu|0|Supersport United|1 |19 October 2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo|Bloemfontein Celtic|5|Santos|0 |26 October 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg|Moroka Swallows|2|Bidvest Wits|0 |26 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban|Thanda Royal Zulu|0|Orlando Pirates|1 |25 October 2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom|Free State Stars|2|Maritzburg United|0 |25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria|Mamelodi Sundowns|0|Bay United|1 |18 October 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town|Ajax Cape Town|0(4)|Platinum Stars|0(3) |18 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban|Golden Arrows|4|Kaizer Chiefs|1 |8 November 2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria|Supersport United|2(3)|Bloemfontein Celtic|2(4) |8 November 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg|Moroka Swallows|2|Orlando Pirates|3 |8 November 2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba|Free State Stars|2|Bay United|1 |8 November 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town|Ajax Cape Town|3|Golden Arrows|1 |29 November 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban|Bloemfontein Celtic|0|Orlando Pirates|3 |30 November 2008 ABSA Stadium, East London|Free State Stars|2|Ajax Cape Town|3 |13 December 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban|Orlando Pirates|1|Ajax Cape Town|2
Top scorers
| Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| RSA Diyo Sibisi | Free State Stars | 3 |
| RSA Richard Henyekane | Golden Arrows | |
| RSA Patrick Malokase | Bloemfontein Celtic | |
| RSA Sifiso Vilakazi | Ajax Cape Town | |
| RSA Mabhuti Khanyeza | Ajax Cape Town | 2 |
| RSA Arthur Zwane | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| RSA Glen Salmon | Supersport United | |
| RSA Mark Mayambela | Bloemfontein Celtic | |
| RSA Soul Mmethi | Bloemfontein Celtic | |
| RSA Gareth Ncaca | Bay United | |
| RSA David Radebe | Moroka Swallows | |
| RSA Mark Haskins | Moroka Swallows | |
| RSA Lebohang Mothibantwa | Orlando Pirates |
References
- Telkom Knockout
- SAFA
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