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.
It was won by Orlando Pirates F.C., who defended their title.
The 2023 season saw the unveiling of a new trophy.
Teams
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.34
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Orlando Pirates
- SuperSport United
- Kaizer Chiefs
- Cape Town City
- Stellenbosch
- Sekhukhune United
- Swallows F.C.
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals were played in the second week of August.5
Mamelodi Sundowns v Moroka Swallows| 12 August 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1-0 | Moroka Swallows | Pretoria |
| 15:00 SAST | Zwane 48', 0'Allende 90' | Report | Jali 7' | Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
| 12 August 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 5-0 | Sekhukhune United | Soweto |
| 18:00 SAST | Lepasa 22', 56', 87', 43'Monare 52' | Report | Ohizu 27' Webber 40' Mobbie 78' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
| 13 August 2023 | Cape Town City | 1-2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | van Heerden 23' Rhodes 25' Ambina 90+5' | Report | Du Preez 36'Potsane 45+2' | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 13 August 2023 | Supersport United | 0-1 (a.e.t.) | Stellenbosch | Polokwane |
| 18:00 SAST | Report | de Jong 99' | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Semi–finals
1st leg.
Kaizer Chiefs v Mamelodi Sundowns| 2 September 2023 1st Leg | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Johannesburg |
| 15:00 SAST | Castillo 61' | Report | Mudau 90' | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
| 3 September 2023 1st Leg | Stellenbosch | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | Touré 45' | Report | Lepasa 66'Hotto 90' | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
2nd leg.
Mamelodi Sundowns v Kaizer Chiefs| 23 September 2023 2nd Leg | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–1 (3–2 agg.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Pretoria |
| 15:00 SAST | Shalulile 1'Shalulile 45' | Report | Matlou 34' | Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
| 24 September 2023 2nd Leg | Orlando Pirates | 0–1 (2–2 agg.) | Stellenbosch | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Report | Lepasa(OG) 23' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Final
Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns| 7 October 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 0–0 (3-1 p) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Durban |
| 19:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| Hotto Kapinga Xoki Kimvuidi | Zungu Mendieta Mokoena Mvala | |||
Statistics
Goal Scorers
As of 1 September 2023
Assists
As of 1 September 2023
References
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Kappel, David (20 May 2023). "Official: MTN8 Quarter-Finals Confirmed". iDiski Times. Retrieved 17 July 2023. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/mtn8/official-mtn8-quarter-finals-confirmed/ ↩
"MTN8: Teams, fixtures, dates, past winners and how to watch? | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023. https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/mtn8-teams-fixtures-dates-past-winners-and-how-to-watch/blt522a593b693a25f8 ↩