The BP Top 8 2001 was the 27th edition of the competition, then known as the BP Top 8 for sponsorship reasons,[1][2] featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the Premiership season.

It was won for the twelfth time by Kaizer Chiefs, their first Top 8 title in the PSL-era.[3][4][5]

After Sundowns had lost the penalty shootout, Daniel Mudau, who had scored both Sundown's goals, but was substituted shortly before Chief's last-minute equaliser, struck teammate Charles Motlohi, believing he had refused to take a crucial penalty. Mudau subsequently apologised.[4]


Teams

The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the Premiership.[6]

  1. Orlando Pirates
  2. Kaizer Chiefs
  3. Mamelodi Sundowns
  4. Jomo Cosmos
  5. Santos
  6. Free State Stars
  7. Ria Stars
  8. SuperSport United

Final

Kaizer Chiefs2–2Mamelodi Sundowns
Zwane 27'
Zama 90'
Mudau 44'
Mudau 79'
Penalties
7–6

[7]

References

  1. ^ "SAA takes over Top 8". News24. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  2. ^ "MTN unveiled as new Top 8 sponsor". Sport. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ Reporter, Staff (31 August 2001). "Final decides the best of the best". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b Mlotha, Sipho. "Charles Motlohi: Why Daniel Mudau klapped me after 2001 BP Top 8 final penalty shootout". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. ^ "2001 BP Top8 by the numbers". www.kaizerchiefs.com. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  6. ^ "South Africa 2000/01". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  7. ^ "South Africa 2001/02". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_BP_Top_8
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