2017 MTN 8
The 2017 MTN 8 was the 43rd 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 2016-17 season.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | SuperSport United |
| Runner-up | Cape Town City |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
Teams
[edit]The eight teams that competed in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2016/2017 Premier Soccer League Season):
- 1. Bidvest Wits
- 2. Mamelodi Sundowns
- 3. Cape Town City
- 4. Kaizer Chiefs
- 5. SuperSport United
- 6. Polokwane City
- 7. Maritzburg United
- 8. Golden Arrows
Results
[edit]Quarter-finals
[edit]| Bidvest Wits | 2–2 | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
 26' Keene 62' Keene |
[1] | 11' Lamola 24' Mahachi |
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
| Cape Town City | 1–0 | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 37' Mbonani (og) |
[3] |
Semi-finals
[edit]1st leg
[edit]2nd leg
[edit]| Maritzburg United | 0–2 | Supersport United |
|---|---|---|
| [7] | 14' Brockie 44' Brockie |
| Bidvest Wits | 1–2 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 12' Johannes (og) |
[8] | 28' Gamal (og) 71' Majoro |
Final
[edit]| Supersport United | 1–1 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 79' Mnyamane |
[9] | 23' Masina |
| Penalties | ||
| 4-2 | ||