| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Date | 6 August – 5 November 2022 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates (11th title) |
| Runner-up | AmaZulu F.C. |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 16 (1.78 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Monnapule Saleng (3 goals) |
The 2022 MTN 8 was the 48th edition of the South African soccer knockout competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion the previous DStv Premiership season and the 15th under its current name.
Teams
[edit]The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table of/for the previous season of the 2021-22 DStv Premiership[1]
Quarter–finals
[edit]The fixtures were confirmed following the conclusion of the previous season based on the competition format as follows:[2][3][4]
| Royal AM | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
Mogaila 58' |
Report | Vincent Pule 3'
Thabiso Monyane 55' |
| Stellenbosch | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Nduli 48' |
Report | Du Preez 58' |
| Penalties | ||
Mendieta
Likuta |
3-4 | Alexander
Nange |
Semi–finals
[edit]1st leg.
| 1 October 2022 1st Leg | Orlando Pirates | 0–0 (0-0 agg.) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Soweto |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium Attendance: 37 000 |
| 2 October 2022 1st Leg | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 (1-1 agg.) | AmaZulu | Johannesburg |
| 15:30 SAST | Dolly 61' |
Report | G.Mhango 15' |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
| 22 October 2022 2nd Leg | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0–3 (0-3 agg.) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | Erasmus 8' Saleng 83', 90+2' |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium Attendance: 45 000 Referee: Thando Nzanzeka |
| 23 October 2022 2nd Leg | AmaZulu | 0–0 (1-1 agg.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium Referee: Jelly Chivani |
Final
[edit]Final
| Orlando Pirates | 1–0 | AmaZulu |
|---|---|---|
| Saleng 25' |
Statistics
[edit]Goals
[edit]3 goals
1 goal
[edit]- Augustine Kwem
- Khanyisa Mayo
- Lehlohonolo Majoro
- Vincent Pule
- Thabiso Monyane
- Shaune Mogaila
- Ashley Du Preez
- Sihle Nduli
- Marcelo Allende
- Abubeker Nassir
- Keagan Dolly
- Gabadinho Mhango
- Kermit Erasmus
References
[edit]- ^ "Official: MTN8 QF Fixtures Confirmed". iDiski Times. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "MTN8 Quarterfinals Fixtures Revealed". Soccer Laduma. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Makhaya, Ernest (30 May 2022). "MTN8 fixtures: Tshwane Derby, Chiefs vs Stellenbosch, Pirates vs Royal AM". The South African. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "MTN8 fixtures, dates, kick-off times confirmed". SuperSport. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.