2008 Telkom Knockout
 Official logo | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  South Africa |
| Defending champions | Kaizer Chiefs |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ajax Cape Town |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 44 (2.75 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | 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[edit]
The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).
Prize money[edit]
- 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[edit]
Losing Quarterfinalists[edit]
Losing Semi-Finalists[edit]
Final – Runner-up[edit]
Final – Winner[edit]
Total prize money[edit]
- Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
- Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
- Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00
Results[edit]
First round[edit]
| Golden Arrows | 4–1 | Kaizer Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
Richard Henyekane  4'Mokete Tsotetsi (Chiefs) 22' (o.g.)Richard Henyekane 28'Richard Henyekane 72' |
85' Arthur Zwane |
| Ajax Cape Town | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Platinum Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Penalties | ||
Evans  Cale  Carelse Warley Siwahla |
4–3 | Marumo Rentería Ramokala Lobo Ntwagae |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 5–0 | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Malokase 41' Mark Mayambela 45'Patrick Malokase 67'Patrick Malokase 73'Soul Mmethi 95' |
Quarter-finals[edit]
- The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.
| Free State Stars | 2–1 | Bay United |
|---|---|---|
| Saitjheni Tsotesi 75' Jimmy Kauleza 83' |
55' Luntu Mazana |
| Moroka Swallows | 2–3 | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Oerson 79' Elton Morelato 90' |
3' Thulasizwe Mbuyane 31'Dikgang Mabalane 61' Gilbert Mushangazhike |
| Supersport United | 2–2 (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) |
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| Penalties | ||
| Katza Mashego Isaacs Pelembe Mahoa |
3–4 | Mmethi Spandeel Nhlapo Kondowe |
| Ajax Cape Town | 3–1 | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
| Mabhuti Khanyeza 60' Sifiso Vilikazi 69' Brett Evans 72' |
72' Bonakele Twala |
Semi-finals[edit]
- The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.
| Free State Stars | 2–3 | Ajax Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Diyo Sibisi 14' Clayton Daniels (Ajax) 65' (o.g.) |
38' Sifiso Vilakazi 41' Sifiso Vilakazi 67' Sifiso Vilakazi |
Final[edit]
Telkom Knockout 2008 Champions |
| Ajax Cape Town |
| (2nd title) |
Tournament Table[edit]
Top scorers[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Telkom Knockout Cup Official Website
- Telkom Official Website
- Premier Soccer League
- South African Football Association
- Confederation of African Football
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