The 2021 MTN 8 was the 47th edition of South Africa's annual soccer cup competition, the MTN 8. It featured the top eight teams of the Premier Soccer League at the end of the 2020–21 season.
Orlando Pirates were defending champions, but were eliminated by Swallows.[1]
Teams
The eight teams competing in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2020/2021 Premier Soccer League Season):[2]
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- AmaZulu
- Orlando Pirates
- Golden Arrows
- SuperSport United
- Swallows
- Cape Town City
- Kaizer Chiefs
Quarter-finals
Golden Arrows | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | SuperSport United |
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Penalties | ||
4–3 |
Attendance: 0
Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs |
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Penalties | ||
2–1 |
Attendance: 0
Semi-finals
Golden Arrows | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
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Dlamini ![]() |
Report | Safranko ![]() |
Attendance: 0
Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–0 | Golden Arrows |
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Shalulile ![]() Lunga ![]() Maema ![]() |
Report |
Attendance: 0
Mamelodi Sundowns win 4–1 on aggregate.
Cape Town City | 0–0 | Swallows |
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Report |
Attendance: 0
Swallows | 0–4 | Cape Town City |
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Attendance: 0
Cape Town City win 4–0 on aggregate.
Final
Cape Town City | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
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Fagrie Lakay 75' | Thapelo Morena 24' | |
Penalties | ||
Mayo ![]() Lakay ![]() Mashego ![]() Ajagun ![]() Makola ![]() Fielies ![]() Mkhize ![]() |
2-3 | Domingo ![]() Vilakazi ![]() Jali ![]() Modiba ![]() Maema ![]() Lebusa ![]() Shalulile ![]() |
References
- ^ "MTN8 match report Orlando Pirates v Swallows FC 14 August 2021". Kick Off. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "South Africa 2020/21". RSSSF. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ staff, Sport24. "Fans question PSL 'criteria' as Moses Mabhida Stadium again cracks nod to host MTN 8 final". Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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