The 2023 MTN 8 was the 49th edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous DStv Premiership season and the 16th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 12 August 2023 and the final match was played on 7 October 2023.
| MTN 8 | |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Num Teams: | 8 |
| Defending Champions: | Orlando Pirates |
| Winners: | Orlando Pirates (12th title) |
| Prev Season: | 2022 |
| Next Season: | 2024 |
| Date: | 12 August 2023 — 7 October 2023 |
| Updated: | 31 December 2023 |
| Matches: | 9 |
| Goals: | 19 |
| Scoring Leader: | Zakhele Lepasa(4 goals) |
It was won by Orlando Pirates F.C., who defended their title.[1]
The 2023 season saw the unveiling of a new trophy.[2]
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2022-23 DStv Premiership.[3] [4]
The quarter-finals were played in the second week of August.[5]
1st leg.
2nd leg.
As of 1 September 2023
| 1 | Zakhele Lepasa | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Peter Shalulile | 2 | |
| 3 | Themba Zwane | 1 | |
| Orlando Pirates | |||
| Monnapule Saleng | |||
| Mark van Heerden | Cape Town City | ||
| Ashley Du Preez | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Andre de Jong | Stellenbosch |
As of 1 September 2023
| 1 | Lucas Ribeiro | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Maswanganyi | |||
| Monnapule Saleng | |||
| Deon Hotto | |||
| Taahir Goedeman | Cape Town City | ||
| Kaizer Chiefs | |||
| Christian Saile | |||
| Fawaaz Basadien | Stellenbosch |