2004 ABSA Cup

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2004 ABSA Cup
Tournament details
CountrySouth Africa
Defending champions Santos
Final positions
Champions Moroka Swallows (4th title)
  2003
2005  

The 2004 ABSA Cup was the 2004 season of the South African club football (soccer) knockout tournament, known at the time under its then sponsored name, the ABSA Cup.

Contents

It was won by Moroka Swallows, who defeated Manning Rangers 3–1 in the final. [1] [2] This was Swallow's first major trophy in thirteen years. [3]

Results


Final


Moroka Swallows 3–1 Manning Rangers
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Prize money

Swallows earned R1.5 million for winning. [3]

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References

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