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).
Ajax Cape Town AmaZulu Bay United Bidvest Wits Bloemfontein Celtic Free State Stars Lamontville Golden Arrows Kaizer Chiefs Mamelodi Sundowns Maritzburg United Moroka Swallows Orlando Pirates Platinum Stars Santos SuperSport United 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 ChampionsAjax Cape Town(2nd title)
Tournament Table
Top scorers ScorerClubGoals Diyo SibisiFree State Stars3 Richard HenyekaneGolden Arrows Patrick MalokaseBloemfontein Celtic Sifiso VilakaziAjax Cape Town Mabhuti KhanyezaAjax Cape Town2 Arthur ZwaneKaizer Chiefs1 Glen SalmonSupersport United Mark MayambelaBloemfontein Celtic Soul MmethiBloemfontein Celtic Gareth NcacaBay United David RadebeMoroka Swallows Mark HaskinsMoroka Swallows Lebohang MothibantwaOrlando Pirates
References Telkom Knockout SAFA
External links Telkom Knockout Cup Official Website Telkom Official Website Premier Soccer League South African Football Association Confederation of African Football