| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Wits University |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates (6th title) |
| Runners-up | Qwa Qwa Stars |
TheBP Top 8 1996 was the 25th edition of the competition, then known as theBP Top 8 for sponsorship reasons,[1][2] featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of theNational Soccer League season.
It was won for the sixth time byOrlando Pirates, who defeatedQwa Qwa Stars in a replayed final, after the first game finished 1–1.[3]
The competition was not held again until2000 after the newly-formedPremier Soccer League removed it from the calendar due to overcrowding.[4]
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the1995 NSL.[5]