The SAA Supa 8 2006 was the 32nd edition of the competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the 2004–05 Premier Soccer League season and the 4th under its then sponsored name, the SAA Supa 8.
It was won by Kaizer Chiefs, who defeated Golden Arrows in the quarter-final, Moroka Swallows in the semi-final, and Supersport United in the final.
Rotson Kilambe, who scored the winner and only goal of the game for Bloemfontein Celtic in the 2005 final, repeated the feat for Chiefs, scoring in the 62nd minute.
Tournament details | |
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Date | 12 August 2006 — 21 October 2006 |
Teams | 8 |
Defending champions | Bloemfontein Celtic |
Final positions | |
Champions | Kaizer Chiefs (13th title) |
Runner-up | SuperSport United |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 6 |
Goals scored | 18 (3 per match) |
Teams
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2005–06 Premier Soccer League.
Quarter-finals
Kaizer Chiefs | 2–0 | Golden Arrows |
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Nkosi 4' Obua 55' |
SuperSport United | 1–1 | Orlando Pirates |
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Tsabedze 120+1' | Vilakazi 120' | |
Penalties | ||
7–6 |
Moroka Swallows | 2–1 | Silver Stars |
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Niang 16' Oersen 63' |
Jackson 85' |
Semi–finals
SuperSport United | 2–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
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Mashego 55' Phiri 59' |
Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Moroka Swallows |
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Ngobese 40' Schalkwyk 103' |
Fransman 60' |
Final
References
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- ^ Lerman, Sy (22 October 2006). "Adventurous Chiefs win Supa8 trophy". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "How Celtic, Downs have fared in finals". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "South Africa 2005/06". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "South Africa 2006/07". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 24 December 2023.