2025 MTN 8
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The 2025 MTN 8 was the 51st edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous Premiership season, and the 18th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 2 August 2025 and concluded on 13 September 2025.
Prize money was R10 million for the winners and R1 million each for the other 7 participants.[1] Orlando Pirates were defending champions. They won their fourth consecutive MTN 8 title after defeating Stellenbosch 3–0 in extra time in a repeat of the 2024 MTN 8 final at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.
Tshepang Moremi was named Man of the match after scoring a brace and providing an assist in the final. Iqraam Rayners finished the competition as the top goal scorer with 3 goals.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Runners-up | Stellenbosch F.C. |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 27 (3 per match) |
| Top goal scorer | Iqraam Rayners (3 goals) |
All statistics correct as of 13 September 2025. | |
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2024-25 Premiership.[2]
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals were played on 2 and 3 August.[3][4]
| 2 August 2025 | Orlando Pirates | 2–0 | Polokwane City | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Appollis  13'Maswanganyi 35' (Pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 2 August 2025 | Sekhukhune United | 3–2 | TS Galaxy | Polokwane |
| 18:00 SAST | Grobler 43' 64' Mncube 69' |
Report | Mvelase 14' Letsoalo 41' |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 3 August 2025 | Stellenbosch | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | AmaZulu | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | Barns 25' 69' Phili 108' |
Report | Allan 18' Mashigo 73' |
Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
| 3 August 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4–0 | Richards Bay | Pretoria |
| 18:00 SAST | Rayners 10' 54' Mcineka 45+2'(O.G.)Mabena 76' |
Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium |
