Share

Guilty Ajax verdict shakes up MTN8 quarter-finals

Cape Town - The Absa Premiership's top three finishers, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, will face Golden Arrows, SuperSport United and Free State Stars, respectively, in next season's MTN8 quarter-finals.

That was the result following Tuesday's sensational news that Ajax Cape Town had been found guilty of fielding an ineligible player, forfeiting as a result a key match against Matsatsantsa which saw SuperSport United awarded the win - and three crucial points - which saw them jump from 11th to seventh in the final standings.

With a long PSL campaign coming to end this past weekend, Sundowns were crowned champions while Pirates secured the runners-up spot.

Meanwhile, the Glamour Boys hit an excellent patch of form under interim coach Patrick Mabedi to finish third.

The result sees Chiefs qualify for the CAF Confederations Cup in 2018/19 and ended what was a challenging campaign on a high for Amakhosi.

In the final quarter-final clash, Maritzburg United will take on Cape Town City.

R8 million is up for grabs for the victors of the tournament which last season was won by SuperSport United.

Revised MTN8 quarter-final fixtures:

Mamelodi Sundowns (1) v Golden Arrows (8)

Orlando Pirates (2) v SuperSport United (7)

Kaizer Chiefs (3) v Free State Stars (6)

Maritzburg United (4) v Cape Town City FC (5)

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1472 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2250 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE