2008 Telkom Knockout

The Telkom Knockout is a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprises the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League.

In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, this will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time then extra time will be played, penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule).

Teams
The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).


 * 1) Ajax Cape Town
 * 2) AmaZulu
 * 3) Bay United
 * 4) Bidvest Wits
 * 5) Bloemfontein Celtic
 * 6) Free State Stars
 * 7) Lamontville Golden Arrows
 * 8) Kaizer Chiefs
 * 9) Mamelodi Sundowns
 * 10) Maritzburg United
 * 11) Moroka Swallows
 * 12) Orlando Pirates
 * 13) Platinum Stars
 * 14) Santos
 * 15) SuperSport United
 * 16) Thanda Royal Zulu

Prize money

 * The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14 200 000.00.
 * Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a Participation Fee of R 250 000.00

First Round Losers

 * Prize Money: R 200 000.00
 * Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
 * Total: R 450 000.00 for 8 teams each

Losing Quarterfinalists

 * Prize Money: R 400 000.00
 * Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
 * Total: R 650 000.00 for 4 teams each

Losing Semi-Finalists

 * Prize Money: R 750 000.00
 * Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
 * Total: R 1 000 000.00 for 2 teams each

Final – Runner-up

 * Prize Money: R 1 500 000.00
 * Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
 * Total: R 1 750 000.00

Final – Winner

 * Prize Money: R 4 000 000.00
 * Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
 * Total: R 4 250 000.00

Total prize money

 * Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
 * Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
 * Grand Total: R 14 200 000.00

Quarter-finals

 * The draw was done on Monday 27 October 2008.

Semi-finals

 * The draw was done on Monday 10 November 2008.