2024 MTN 8
Today, 2024 MTN 8 is a highly relevant topic that impacts different aspects of our lives. Its influence extends to areas such as technology, health, politics, culture and society in general. Its importance lies in the impact it has on our daily decisions, on the way we relate to our environment and on the way we understand the world around us. Throughout history, 2024 MTN 8 has evolved and generated significant debate, innovation and change. In this article we will explore how 2024 MTN 8 has shaped and influenced our present, and what we can expect from its future.
The 2024 MTN 8 was the 50th edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous DStv Premiership season, and the 17th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 3 August 2024.
Prize money was increased to R10 million for the winners this season.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Runner-up | Stellenbosch |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 20 (2.22 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Saleng(2 goals) Basadien(2 goals) Mofokeng(2 goals) Mojela(2 goals) Mabasa(2 goals) |
All statistics correct as of 6 October 2024. | |
Teams
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2023-24 DStv Premiership.[2]
Results
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals were played in the first and second weeks of August.[3]
| 3 August 2024 | Orlando Pirates | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | SuperSport United | Soweto |
| 18:00 SAST | Ndah  44'Saleng 92'Makgopa 107' |
Report | Pule 49' |
Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 4 August 2024 | Stellenbosch | 3–1 | TS Galaxy | Stellenbosch |
| 15:00 SAST | J Adams 25' A de Jong 41'F Basadien 57' |
Report | K Sebelebele 18' |
Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium |
| 10 August 2024 | Sekhukhune United | 0–1 | Cape Town City | Polokwane |
| Report | González 87' |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 11 August 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Polokwane City | Pretoria |
| Matuludi 101' |
Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium |
Semi-finals
1st leg
| 28 August 2024 1st Leg | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0–1 | Stellenbosch | Pretoria |
| Report | Rayners 62' |
Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| 28 August 2024 1st Leg | Cape Town City | 1–1 | Orlando Pirates | Cape Town |
| Rhodes 90+' |
Report | Mofokeng 14' |
Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
2nd leg
| 31 August 2024 2nd Leg | Orlando Pirates | 2–0 | Cape Town City | Soweto |
| Mabasa 25' Hotto 42' |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 1 September 2024 2nd Leg | Stellenbosch | 1–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Durban |
| Mojela 49' |
Report | Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium |
Final
| 05 October 2024 | Orlando Pirates | 3-1 | Stellenbosch | Durban |
| 18H00 | Saleng 44' Mabasa 90+2' Mofokeng 90+5' |
Mojela 12' |
Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium Referee: Abongile Tom |
References
- ^ "R10 million up for grabs in MTN8". SABC. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "MTN8: Every fixture, result and kick-off time". www.msn.com. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ Ndubane, Khaya (26 July 2024). "MTN8 quarterfinals fixtures and venues announced". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.