2010 Telkom Knockout
The 2010 Telkom Knockout was a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprised the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League. It was the 19th tournament, and the fifth under the Telkom Knockout name. The tournament is effectively South Africa's league cup, as entry is open only to clubs in the top league. The cup is usually played in the first half of the season. The tournament began on 23 October, and it ended on 4 December 2010. Kaizer Chiefs won their 9th title, by defeating Orlando Pirates 3–0 in the final at Soccer City.
In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, which will be decided if there is a winner after full-time. If teams are tied at full-time, then extra time is played; penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even.
Teams
The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are:.- 1. Ajax Cape Town
- 2. AmaZulu
- 3. Bloemfontein Celtic
- 4. Free State Stars
- 5. Golden Arrows
- 6. Kaizer Chiefs
- 7. Mamelodi Sundowns
- 8. Maritzburg United
- 9. Moroka Swallows
- 10. Mpumalanga Black Aces
- 11. Orlando Pirates
- 12. Platinum Stars
- 13. Santos
- 14. Supersport United
- 15. Vasco da Gama
- 16. Wits
Prize money
- The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14 200 000.00.
- Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a Participation Fee of R 250 000.00
First-round losers
Losing quarterfinalists
Losing Semi-Finalists
- Prize Money: R 750 000.00
- Participation Fee: R 250 000.00
- Total: '''R 1 000 000.00 for 2 teams each'''
Final – runner up
Final – winner
‘'Total prize money'’
- Total Prize Money: R 10 200 000.00
- Total Participation Fee: R 4 000 000.00
- Grand Total: '''R 14 200 000.00'''