The 2021 MTN 8 was the 47th edition of South Africa's annual soccer cup competition, the MTN 8. It featured the top eight teams of the Premier Soccer League at the end of the 2020–21 season.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Dates | 14 August 2021 – 30 October 2021 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Mamelodi Sundowns (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Cape Town City |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 25 (2.78 per match) |
Orlando Pirates were defending champions, but were eliminated by Swallows.[1]
Teams
editThe eight teams competing in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2020/2021 Premier Soccer League Season):[2]
Quarter-finals
edit| Golden Arrows | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | SuperSport United |
|---|---|---|
 50' Mutizwa 118' Gumede |
Report | 78' Lungu 99' Rayners |
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
Attendance: 0
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 10' Shalulile 23' Zwane |
Report | 38' Parker 59' Billiat |
| Penalties | ||
| 2–1 | ||
Attendance: 0
Semi-finals
edit| Golden Arrows | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Dlamini 6' |
Report | Safranko 85' |
Attendance: 0
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–0 | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
| Shalulile 4' Lunga 29'Maema 94' |
Report |
Attendance: 0
Mamelodi Sundowns win 4–1 on aggregate.
| Cape Town City | 0–0 | Swallows |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Attendance: 0
| Swallows | 0–4 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Attendance: 0
Cape Town City win 4–0 on aggregate.
Final
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References
edit- ^ "MTN8 match report Orlando Pirates v Swallows FC 14 August 2021". Kick Off. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "South Africa 2020/21". RSSSF. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ staff, Sport24. "Fans question PSL 'criteria' as Moses Mabhida Stadium again cracks nod to host MTN 8 final". Sport. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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