| Founded | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Region |  South Africa |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champions | Orlando Pirates (13th title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Kaizer Chiefs (15 titles) |
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| Motto | Wafa Wafa (Do or Die) |
 2024 MTN 8 | |
TheMTN 8 is a South Africansoccercup competition launched in 1972 for teams who finished in the top 8 positions of the league table of the country's preceding season of the top-flight league (currently thePremiership).
The winners receiveR10 million and the competition's trophy, which is one of the three domestic trophies attainable by its competitors each soccer season, with the other two being the top-flight league title and the country's premier knock-out competition, theNedbank Cup.[1]
The competition bears the name of itstitle sponsor; it was known as theBP Top 8 from its inception until 2002, then as theSAA Supa 8 until 2007. It has been known as theMTN 8 since 2008[2]
Since the competition features 8 teams, the first round, also known as the quarter-finals, has the following format:
The second round, or the semi-finals, are playedover two legs.
As of 2024,[update] the prize money is as follows:[1]
| Amount | Payable to |
|---|---|
| R10 000 000 | 1 MTN 8 champions |
| R1 000 000 | 7 participating teams |
| R17 000 000 | Total payout |
The previous winners of the competition are as follows:
AsBP Top 8 (1972–2002)
AsSAA Super 8 (2003–2007)
AsMTN 8 (2008–present)
| Club | Wins | First final won | Last final won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | 1974 | 2014 |
| Orlando Pirates | 13 | 1972 | 2024 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | 1988 | 2021 |
| Moroka Swallows | 3 | 1975 | 2012 |
| Bidvest Wits | 3 | 1984 | 2016 |
| Supersport United | 3 | 2004 | 2019 |
| Arcadia Shepherds | 1 | 1986 | 1986 |
| Santos | 1 | 2002 | 2002 |
| Jomo Cosmos | 1 | 2003 | 2003 |
| Witbank Black Aces | 1 | 1980 | 1980 |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 1 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Golden Arrows | 1 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Platinum Stars | 1 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Ajax Cape Town | 1 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Cape Town City | 1 | 2018 | 2018 |
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