# 2008 Telkom Knockout

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
### 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 Champions
* Ajax Cape Town
* (2nd title)

## Tournament Table

| Round of 16 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | | Final | Final |
| 19 October 2008 Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban | 19 October 2008 Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban | | | | | | |
| AmaZulu | 0 | | | | | | |
| AmaZulu | 0 | 8 November 2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | 8 November 2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | | | | | |
| Supersport United | 1 | 8 November 2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | 8 November 2008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | | | | |
| Supersport United | 1 | Supersport United | 2(3) | | | | |
| 19 October 2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo | 19 October 2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo | | Supersport United | 2(3) | | | | |
| 19 October 2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo | 19 October 2008 Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo | Bloemfontein Celtic | 2(4) | | | | |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 5 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 2(4) | | | | |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 5 | | | | 29 November 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 29 November 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | | |
| Santos | 0 | | | | 29 November 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 29 November 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | |
| Santos | 0 | | | | Bloemfontein Celtic | 0 | |
| 26 October 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | 26 October 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | | | | | Bloemfontein Celtic | 0 | |
| 26 October 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | 26 October 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | | | | Orlando Pirates | 3 | |
| Moroka Swallows | 2 | | | | Orlando Pirates | 3 | |
| Moroka Swallows | 2 | 8 November 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | 8 November 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | | | | | |
| Bidvest Wits | 0 | 8 November 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | 8 November 2008 Olympia Park, Rustenburg | | | | |
| Bidvest Wits | 0 | Moroka Swallows | 2 | | | | |
| 26 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 26 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | | Moroka Swallows | 2 | | | | |
| 26 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 26 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | Orlando Pirates | 3 | | | | |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0 | Orlando Pirates | 3 | | | | |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0 | | | | | | | 13 December 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 13 December 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban |
| Orlando Pirates | 1 | | | | | | | 13 December 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 13 December 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban |
| Orlando Pirates | 1 | | | | | | | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 25 October 2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom | 25 October 2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom | | | | | | | | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 25 October 2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom | 25 October 2008 Welkom Rugby Stadium, Welkom | | | | | | | Ajax Cape Town | 2 |
| Free State Stars | 2 | | | | | | | Ajax Cape Town | 2 |
| Free State Stars | 2 | 8 November 2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba | 8 November 2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba | | | | | | |
| Maritzburg United | 0 | 8 November 2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba | 8 November 2008 Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba | | | | | | |
| Maritzburg United | 0 | Free State Stars | 2 | | | | | | |
| 25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | 25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | | Free State Stars | 2 | | | | | | |
| 25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | 25-10-1008 Super Stadium, Pretoria | Bay United | 1 | | | | | | |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | Bay United | 1 | | | | | | |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | | | | 30 November 2008 ABSA Stadium, East London | 30 November 2008 ABSA Stadium, East London | | | | |
| Bay United | 1 | | | | 30 November 2008 ABSA Stadium, East London | 30 November 2008 ABSA Stadium, East London | | | |
| Bay United | 1 | | | | Free State Stars | 2 | | | |
| 18 October 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | 18 October 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | | | | | Free State Stars | 2 | | | |
| 18 October 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | 18 October 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | | | | Ajax Cape Town | 3 | |
| Ajax Cape Town | 0(4) | | | | Ajax Cape Town | 3 | |
| Ajax Cape Town | 0(4) | 8 November 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | 8 November 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | | | | | |
| Platinum Stars | 0(3) | 8 November 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | 8 November 2008 Athlone Stadium, Cape Town | | | | |
| Platinum Stars | 0(3) | Ajax Cape Town | 3 | | | | |
| 18 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 18 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | | Ajax Cape Town | 3 | | | | |
| 18 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | 18 October 2008 Chatsworth Stadium, Durban | Golden Arrows | 1 | | | | |
| Golden Arrows | 4 | Golden Arrows | 1 | | | | |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | | | | | | |

## Top scorers

| Scorer | Club | Goals |
| Diyo Sibisi | Free State Stars | 3 |
| Richard Henyekane | Golden Arrows | 3 |
| Patrick Malokase | Bloemfontein Celtic | 3 |
| Sifiso Vilakazi | Ajax Cape Town | 3 |
| Mabhuti Khanyeza | Ajax Cape Town | 2 |
| Arthur Zwane | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| Glen Salmon | Supersport United | 1 |
| Mark Mayambela | Bloemfontein Celtic | 1 |
| Soul Mmethi | Bloemfontein Celtic | 1 |
| Gareth Ncaca | Bay United | 1 |
| David Radebe | Moroka Swallows | 1 |
| Mark Haskins | Moroka Swallows | 1 |
| Lebohang Mothibantwa | Orlando Pirates | 1 |