2007 ABSA Cup

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2007 ABSA Cup
Tournament details
CountryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs
Final positions
Champions Ajax Cape Town (2nd title)
  2006
2008  

The 2007 ABSA Cup was the 2007 season of the South African club football (soccer) knockout tournament, the ABSA Cup, and the final season under its then sponsored name.

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It was won by Ajax Cape Town, who defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2 – 0 in the final. [1] [2] This was Ajax's second win in the competition, having won the double in 1995 (as Cape Town Spurs). [3]

Results

Final

Ajax Cape Town 2–0 Mamelodi Sundowns
Moon Soccerball shade.svg16'
Cale Soccerball shade.svg79'

[4]

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References

  1. "Ajax win Absa Cup". News24. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. "Cape Town's winning formula" . Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. "The evolution of Cape Town Spurs". SuperSport. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. "South Africa 2006/07". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 1 January 2024.