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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | SuperSport United |
| Runner-up | Cape Town City |
| 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 2016/2017 Premier Soccer League Season):
| Bidvest Wits | 2–2 | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
 26' Keene 62' Keene | 11' Lamola 24' Mahachi | |
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
| Cape Town City | 1–0 | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 37' Mbonani (og) |
| Supersport United | 1–1 | Maritzburg United |
|---|---|---|
| 54' Phala | 84' Maboe |
| Maritzburg United | 0–2 | Supersport United |
|---|---|---|
| 14' Brockie 44' Brockie |
| Bidvest Wits | 1–2 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 12' Johannes (og) | 28' Gamal (og) 71' Majoro |
| Supersport United | 1–1 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 79' Mnyamane | 23' Masina | |
| Penalties | ||
| 4-2 | ||
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