 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
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
Losing Quarterfinalists
Losing Semi-Finalists
Final – Runner-up
Final – Winner
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 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' |
| Free State Stars | 2–0 | Maritzburg United |
|---|---|---|
| Diyo Sibisi 3' Diyo Sibisi 83' |
Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 0–1 | Bay United |
|---|---|---|
| 14' Gareth Ncaca |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0–1 | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| 66' Lebogang Mothibantwa |
Quarter-finals
- 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
- 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
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
External links
- Telkom Knockout Cup Official Website
- Telkom Official Website
- Premier Soccer League
- South African Football Association
- Confederation of African Football
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