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Wikipedia / 2008 Telkom Knockout

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).

  1. Ajax Cape Town

  2. AmaZulu

  3. Bay United

  4. Bidvest Wits

  5. Bloemfontein Celtic

  6. Free State Stars

  7. Lamontville Golden Arrows

  8. Kaizer Chiefs

  9. Mamelodi Sundowns

  10. Maritzburg United

  11. Moroka Swallows

  12. Orlando Pirates

  13. Platinum Stars

  14. Santos

  15. SuperSport United

  16. 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

Quarter-finals

  • The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.

Semi-finals

  • The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.

Final

Telkom Knockout 2008 Champions

Ajax Cape Town

(2nd title)

Tournament Table

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

References