2025 MTN 8
The 2025 MTN 8 was the 51st edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous Premiership season, and the 18th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 2 August 2025 and concluded on 13 September 2025.
Prize money was R10 million for the winners and R1 million each for the other 7 participants.[1] Orlando Pirates were defending champions. They won their fourth consecutive MTN 8 title after defeating Stellenbosch 3–0 in extra time in a repeat of the 2024 MTN 8 final at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.
Tshepang Moremi was named Man of the match after scoring a brace and providing an assist in the final. Iqraam Rayners finished the competition as the top goal scorer with 3 goals.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Runners-up | Stellenbosch F.C. |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 27 (3 per match) |
| Top goal scorer | Iqraam Rayners (3 goals) |
All statistics correct as of 13 September 2025. | |
Teams
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2024-25 Premiership.[2]
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals were played on 2 and 3 August.[3][4]
| 2 August 2025 | Orlando Pirates | 2–0 | Polokwane City | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Appollis 13' Maswanganyi 35' (Pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 2 August 2025 | Sekhukhune United | 3–2 | TS Galaxy | Polokwane |
| 18:00 SAST | Grobler 43' 64' Mncube 69' |
Report | Mvelase 14' Letsoalo 41' |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 3 August 2025 | Stellenbosch | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | AmaZulu | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | Barns 25' 69' Phili 108' |
Report | Allan 18' Mashigo 73' |
Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
| 3 August 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4–0 | Richards Bay | Pretoria |
| 18:00 SAST | Rayners 10' 54' Mcineka 45+2'(O.G.) Mabena 76' |
Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium |
Semi-finals
1st leg
| 16 August 2025 1st Leg | Orlando Pirates | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Sebelebele 87' | Mokoena 36' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 16 August 2025 1st Leg | Stellenbosch | 2–0 | Sekhukhune United | Stellenbosch |
| 18:00 SAST | Godswill 23' Titus 33' |
Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium |
2nd leg
| 23 August 2025 2nd Leg | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1–1 (2–2 agg.) (1–4 p) | Orlando Pirates | Pretoria |
| 15:00 SAST | Rayners 17' | Report | Sebelebele 73' | Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| Penalties | ||||
| Mokoena Allende Mothiba |
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| 23 August 2025 2nd Leg | Sekhukhune United | 1–1 (1–3 agg.) | Stellenbosch | Polokwane |
| 18:00 SAST | Mkhize 66' | Report | Mthiyane 22' | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Final
| 13 September 2025 | Orlando Pirates | 3–0 (a.e.t.) | Stellenbosch | Mbombela |
| 18:00 SAST | Moremi 92', 110' Mabasa 103' |
Report | Stadium: Mbombela Stadium |
References
- ^ "R10 million up for grabs in MTN8". SABC. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "South Africa 2024/25". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "CONFIRMED: Pirates back in the mix for MTN8 history". Kick Off. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Rabothe, Tshepo (16 July 2025). "PSL confirm kickoff times and venues for MTN8". FARPost. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "REVEALED: MTN8 semi-final fixtures". Kick Off. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Mokhesi, Tokelo (7 August 2025). "MTN8 semi-final first-leg dates and venues confirmed". FARPost. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (27 August 2025). "PSL confirm MTN8 final venue and date". FARPost. Retrieved 27 August 2025.