2002 BP Top 8

The BP Top 8 2002 was the 28th edition of the competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the Premiership season and the last under its then sponsored name, the BP Top 8. ^{[1] [2]}

It was won for the first time by Santos, who defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2–0 in the final. ^{[3] [4]} Santos had won the Premiership for the first time the previous season. ^[5]

2002 BP Top 8

Tournament details
Date	10 August to 14 September 2002
Teams	8
Defending champions	Kaizer Chiefs
Final positions
Champions	Santos (1st title)
Runner-up	Mamelodi Sundowns
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Teams

The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the Premiership. ^[6]

1. Santos
2. SuperSport United
3. Orlando Pirates
4. Jomo Cosmos
5. Mamelodi Sundowns
6. Moroka Swallows
7. Wits University
8. Kaizer Chiefs
9. Lamontville Golden Arrows
10. Black Leopards

Final

14 September 2002

Santos	2–0	Mamelodi Sundowns

Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace , Rustenburg

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References

1. "SAA takes over Top 8". News24. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
2. "MTN unveiled as new Top 8 sponsor". Sport. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
3. "BP Top 8 awards for Santos". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
4. "South Africa 2002/03". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
5. "CLUB HISTORY". www.santosfc.co.za. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
6. "South Africa 2001/02". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
7. "South Africa 2002/03". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2 January 2025.