2008 Telkom Knockout

The Telkom Knockout is a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprises the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League.

2008 Telkom Knockout
Official logo
Country South Africa
Defending championsKaizer Chiefs
ChampionsAjax Cape Town
Matches played15
Goals scored44 (2.93 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)3 Diyo Sibisi (Free State Stars)

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).

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
Golden Arrows4 – 1Kaizer Chiefs
Richard Henyekane  4'
Mokete Tsotetsi (Chiefs)  22' (o.g.)
Richard Henyekane  28'
Richard Henyekane  72'		  85' Arthur Zwane
Ajax Cape Town0 – 0
(a.e.t.)		Platinum Stars
Penalties
Evans
Cale
Carelse
Warley
Siwahla 		4 – 3 Marumo
Rentería
Ramokala
Lobo
Ntwagae
AmaZulu0 – 1Supersport United
 51'Glen Salmon
Bloemfontein Celtic5 – 0Santos
Patrick Malokase  41'
Mark Mayambela  45'
Patrick Malokase  67'
Patrick Malokase  73'
Soul Mmethi  95'
Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo
Free State Stars2 – 0Maritzburg United
Diyo Sibisi  3'
Diyo Sibisi  83'
Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom
Mamelodi Sundowns0 – 1Bay United
 14' Gareth Ncaca
Super Stadium, Pretoria
Moroka Swallows2 – 0BidVest Wits
David Radebe  56'
Mark Haskins  91'
Thanda Royal Zulu0 – 1Orlando Pirates
 66' Lebogang Mothibantwa

Quarter-Finals
  • The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.
Free State Stars2 – 1Bay United
Saitjheni Tsotesi  75'
Jimmy Kauleza  83'		  55' Luntu Mazana
Moroka Swallows2 – 3Orlando Pirates
Cecil Oerson  79'
Elton Morelato  90'		  3' Thulasizwe Mbuyane
 31'Dikgang Mabalane
 61' Gilbert Mushangazhike
Supersport United2 – 2
(a.e.t.)		Bloemfontein Celtic
Katlego Mashego  20' (pen.)
Keamogetse Wolff (Celtic)  45' (o.g.)		  6' (o.g.) Rudi Isaacs (United)
 59' (o.g.) Glen Salmon (United)
Penalties
Katza
Mashego
Isaacs
Pelembe
Mahoa 		3 – 4 Mmethi
Spandeel
Nhlapo
Kondowe
Super Stadium, Pretoria
Ajax Cape Town3 – 1Golden Arrows
Mabhuti Khanyeza  60'
Sifiso Vilikazi  69'
Brett Evans  72'		  72' Bonakele Twala

Semi-Finals
  • The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.
Bloemfontein Celtic0 – 3Orlando Pirates
 40' Lucas Thwala
 74' Benson Mhlongo
 86' Bennett Chenene
Free State Stars2 – 3Ajax Cape Town
Diyo Sibisi  14'
Clayton Daniels (Ajax)  65' (o.g.)		  38' Sifiso Vilakazi
 41' Sifiso Vilakazi
 67' Sifiso Vilakazi
ABSA Stadium, East London

Final
Orlando Pirates1 – 2Ajax Cape Town
 74' Siphelele Mthembu  10' Mabhuti Khanyeza
 15' Mabhuti Khanyeza

Telkom Knockout
2008 Champions
Ajax Cape Town
(2nd title)

Tournament Table
 
Round of 16Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
19-10-2008 Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban
 
 
AmaZulu0
 
08-11-2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria
 
Supersport United1
 
Supersport United2(3)
 
19-10-2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo
 
Bloemfontein Celtic2(4)
 
Bloemfontein Celtic5
 
29-11-2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
 
Santos0
 
Bloemfontein Celtic0
 
26-10-2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg
 
Orlando Pirates3
 
Moroka Swallows2
 
08-11-2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg
 
Bidvest Wits0
 
Moroka Swallows2
 
26-10-2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
 
Orlando Pirates3
 
Thanda Royal Zulu0
 
13-12-2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
 
Orlando Pirates1
 
Orlando Pirates1
 
25-10-2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom
 
Ajax Cape Town2
 
Free State Stars2
 
08-11-2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba
 
Maritzburg United0
 
Free State Stars2
 
25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria
 
Bay United1
 
Mamelodi Sundowns0
 
30-11-2008 ABSA Stadium, East London
 
Bay United1
 
Free State Stars2
 
18-10-2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town
 
Ajax Cape Town3 Third place
 
Ajax Cape Town0(4)
 
08-11-2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town 
 
Platinum Stars0(3)
 
Ajax Cape Town3 
 
18-10-2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
 
Golden Arrows1  
 
Golden Arrows4
 
 
Kaizer Chiefs1
 

Top scorers
Scorer Club Goals
Diyo Sibisi Free State Stars 3
Richard Henyekane Golden Arrows
Patrick Malokase Bloemfontein Celtic
Sifiso Vilakazi Ajax Cape Town
Mabhuti Khanyeza Ajax Cape Town 2
Arthur Zwane Kaizer Chiefs 1
Glen Salmon Supersport United
Mark Mayambela Bloemfontein Celtic
Soul Mmethi Bloemfontein Celtic
Gareth Ncaca Bay United
David Radebe Moroka Swallows
Mark Haskins Moroka Swallows
Lebohang Mothibantwa Orlando Pirates
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