Afrigather The MTN8 – as we all know the cup competitors at present – was first contested again in 1972.
It options the highest eight finishers from the earlier season’s DStv Premiership with the champions going through the eighth-placed workforce, the runners-up taking over the seventh-placed facet – and so forth.
Whereas the quarter-finals are one-off matches, the semi-finals are performed over two legs.
The winner walks away R10 million richer.
Mobile giants MTN have sponsored the occasion since 2008.
Previous to that (from 1972 to 2002) it was often called BP Prime Eight Cup (sponsored by BP) and the SAA Tremendous Eight Cup from 2003 to 2007 (sponsored by South African Airways).
fiftieth version in 2024
This yr’s event – which concluded with the ultimate on Saturday – was the fiftieth version.
Orlando Pirates efficiently defended their title, beating Stellenbosch FC 3-1 within the last on the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
So who has tasted essentially the most success within the 50 instances the competitors has been held?
No shock to be taught that Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs prepared the ground with 15 titles, adopted by their bitter rivals Orlando Pirates with 13.
Subsequent greatest is Mamelodi Sundowns with 4 wins.
MTN8 ROLL OF HONOUR
Kaizer Chiefs – 15
Orlando Pirates – 13
Mamelodi Sundowns – 4
Moroka Swallows – 3
Bidvest Wits – 3
SuperSport United – 3
Arcadia Shepherds – 1
Santos – 1
Jomo Cosmos – 1
Witbank Black Aces – 1
Bloemfontein Celtic – 1
Golden Arrows – 1
Platinum Stars – 1
Ajax Cape City – 1
Metropolis of Cape City – 1
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