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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Wits |
| Runner-up | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
The eight teams that competed in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2015/2016 Premier Soccer League Season):
| Wits | 2–1 | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
 38' Mkhwanazi 75' Hlatshwayo | 16' Manyisa |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–1 | Supersport United |
|---|---|---|
| 18' Arendse 74' Vilakazi 80' Billiat | 45' Nkhatha |
| Wits | 3–0 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 22' Rogers 38' Pelembe 44' Mhango |
| Wits | 3–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Klate 1' Rodgers 20'Klate 62' |
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