| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Date | 4 August to 1 September 2001 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kaizer Chiefs (12th title) |
| Runners-up | Mamelodi Sundowns |
TheBP Top 8 2001 was the 27th 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 thePremiership season.
It was won for the twelfth time byKaizer Chiefs, their first Top 8 title in thePSL-era.[3][4][5]
After Sundowns had lost the penalty shootout,Daniel Mudau, who had scored both Sundown's goals, but was substituted shortly before Chief's last-minute equaliser, struck teammateCharles Motlohi, believing he had refused to take a crucial penalty. Mudau subsequently apologised.[4]
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of thePremiership.[6]
| Kaizer Chiefs | 2–2 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
Zwane 27'Nzama 90' | Mudau 44' Mudau 79' | |
| Penalties | ||
| 7–6 | ||