2022 MTN 8 explained

MTN 8
Year:	2022
Date:	6 August – 5 November 2022
Country:	South Africa
Prevseason:	2021
Nextseason:	2023
Num Teams:	8
Defending Champions:	Mamelodi Sundowns
Goals:	16
Matches:	9
Champions:	Orlando Pirates
Count:	11
Runner-Up:	AmaZulu F.C.
Top Goal Scorer:	Monnapule Saleng (3 goals)

The 2022 MTN 8 was the 48th edition of the South African soccer knockout competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion the previous DStv Premiership season and the 15th under its current name.

Teams

The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table of/for the previous season of the 2021-22 DStv Premiership^[1]

1. Mamelodi Sundowns
2. Cape Town City
3. Royal AM
4. Stellenbosch
5. Kaizer Chiefs
6. Orlando Pirates
7. AmaZulu
8. Supersport United

Quarter–finals

The fixtures were confirmed following the conclusion of the previous season based on the competition format as follows:^{[2] [3] [4]}

Semi–finals

1st leg.

Statistics

Goals

3 goals

• Monnapule Saleng

1 goal

• Augustine Kwem
  • Khanyisa Mayo Lehlohonolo Majoro
• Vincent Pule
• Thabiso Monyane
• Shaune Mogaila
• Ashley Du Preez
• Sihle Nduli
• Marcelo Allende
• Abubeker Nassir
• Keagan Dolly
• Gabadinho Mhango
• Kermit Erasmus

Notes and References

1. Web site: 30 May 2022. Official: MTN8 QF Fixtures Confirmed. 2 August 2022. iDiski Times.
2. Web site: 3 August 2022. MTN8 Quarterfinals Fixtures Revealed. Soccer Laduma. 9 August 2022.
3. Web site: Makhaya. Ernest. 30 May 2022. MTN8 fixtures: Tshwane Derby, Chiefs vs Stellenbosch, Pirates vs Royal AM. 20 August 2022. The South African. en-ZA.
4. Web site: 3 August 2022. MTN8 fixtures, dates, kick-off times confirmed. SuperSport. 19 August 2022.