Background
The Telkom Knockout sponsorship announcement in October 2006 launched a whole new chapter in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Back then, the Telkom Knockout offered a generous prize pot of R 4.25 million rand to the winners of the competition, which was a new benchmark for soccer competitions on the continent. In fact the tournament has been PSL premium soccer property which has enjoyed overwhelming success since its inception six years ago.
Tournament Calendar
2012 Competition Dates
| Competition | Date |
|---|---|
| Last 16 | Wednesday, 17 October Friday, 19 October Saturday, 20 October Sunday, 21 October |
| Quarter Finals | Friday, 2 November Saturday, 3 November Sunday, 4 November |
| Semi Finals | Saturday, 17 November Sunday, 18 November |
| Final | Saturday 1 December |
Knockout Previous Winners
| Competition | Team |
|---|---|
| TKO 2011 | Orlando Pirates |
| TKO 2010 held in October/December 2010 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| TKO 2009 held in March/April 2010 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| TKO 2008 | Ajax Cape Town |
| TKO 2007 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| TKO 2006 | Silver Stars |
| 2005 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 2004 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2003 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2002 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 2001 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2000 | Ajax Cape Town |
| 1999 | Sundowns |
| 1998 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1997 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1996 | Bush Bucks |
| 1995 | Wits University |
| 1994 | Qwa Qwa Stars |
| 1993 | Bush Bucks |
| 1992 | AmaZulu |
| 1991 | Dynamos |
| 1990 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 1989 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1988 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1987 | Durban Bush Bucks |
| 1986 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1985 | Wits University |
| 1984 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1983 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1982 | Arcadia Shepherds |
| *The Telkom Knockout was played twice in the 2010 calendar year to accommodate Bafana Bafana's preparations for the FIFA World Cup. | |
Telkom Knockout players' awards
- Goalkeeper of the Tournament
- Defender of the Tournament
- Midfielder of the Tournament
- Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament
- Hat Trick in the Final
- Player of the Tournament
Players' awards panel
- Convener: Marks Maponyane
- Shadrack Ngema
- Clint Roper
- Mazola Molefe
- Jonty Mark
- Sizwe Mabena