Nahtino
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TELKOM CUPTelkom Knockout Cup launched
Monday October 09 2006
Not only did Telkom formally announce its sponsorship of the Telkom Knockout - the Premier Soccer League's biggest cup competition at a press conference earlier on Monday evening - but the country's leading telecommunications giant also unveiled plans to make the new competition one of the most talked about event in sporting circles.
Coupled with innovative plans to make the Telkom Knockout the showpiece of the local soccer calendar, Telkom also launched a new logo and trophy that will leave the foot-balling public in awe.
Telkom's involvement in domestic soccer stretches back seven years through the Company's involvement in the highly successful Telkom Charity Cup, which brings the soccer fraternity closer to needy communities all over the country.
Through its ground-breaking sponsorship of the Telkom Knockout, the Company aims to revolutionise and improve the experience of soccer fans countrywide, while powering South African soccer to greater heights.
The much anticipated tournament will commence on October 28, 2006, with the final being scheduled for December 16, 2006. The tournament format will see all 16 PSL teams competing on a knockout basis for the coveted Telkom Knockout Trophy.
The total prize-money for the tournament breaks all previous records and a breakdown of the amounts winnings is attached separately. All 16 PSL teams will receive rewards based on their progress through the tournament.
"It has been a privilege to work with the PSL over the past seven years to fulfil our aim of supporting, promoting and showcasing local football and its players. Soccer remains the country's number one sport and, through our sponsorship of the Telkom Knockout, Telkom is determined to raise the bar in order to enable local football teams and players to acquit themselves with distinction on the national and international stage," enthused Telkom CEO, Papi Molotsane.
An equally upbeat PSL CEO, Trevor Phillips stated: "We have forged an excellent relationship with Telkom, and the sponsorship has the potential to boost local soccer to new heights. Once the Telkom Knockout kicks off, it will infect the entire population with football fever and the PSL/Telkom partnership is most certainly the shot-in-the arm that domestic soccer currently needs."
Meanwhile, Zikie Molusi, Advertising & Promotions Executive at Telkom, added that exciting plans were underway to attract families to all Telkom Knockout matches, to promote enterprising but fair play by all teams as well as to enhance journalistic reporting of the new competition.
"We are determined to give fans a totally new experience and are confident of attracting many new spectators, especially families, to all Telkom Knockout matches," emphasised Molusi.
In order to bring out the best from all players and teams, various individual and team incentive awards will come into play.
"Candidates for some of these awards will be those individuals who consistently shine for their respective teams, play a pivotal role in guiding their team's fortunes, have a positive impact on players and fans alike, and are an inspiration and encouragement to the youth," explained Molusi.
He added: "We are still in discussions with the PSL over these incentives and the specific criteria for each of these categories will be announced shortly."
There are also incentives for members of the media who will be encouraged to report on the Telkom Knockout from fresh and creative perspectives.
"We are also launching the Telkom Knockout Media Awards that seek to recognise excellence in soccer reporting and broadcasting. Specific criteria will be announced shortly but, in general, the focus is on analytical and insightful reporting that highlights key moments and issues that dominate conversation and shape public opinion," stated Molusi.
"We are still in the process of finalising these details with the relevant stakeholders and will announce specifics in the near future. What the concept of the Media Awards clearly illustrates though, is that Telkom is committed to uplifting soccer standards across all spectrums, on and off the field."
As a caring corporate citizen, Telkom is also determined to cement closer bonds between Telkom Knockout and the footballing public nationwide. Foremost among these initiatives is a concerted drive to make Telkom Knockout matches attractive to family units.
At each daytime match, for instance, specially assigned family or Telkom Fan Zones will include kiddies' areas featuring entertainers, games, a DVD corner, and funfair rides that will be staffed by experienced child-minders.
"We believe soccer is a game for all," said Molusi.
"By attracting family units to the events and ensuring participation on a number of levels, we hope to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle among the broader community, as well as make the game more appealing to all."
Various promotional activities will also fuel greater public interest and involvement in the Telkom Knockout. Over the duration of the tournament, members of the public will stand to win prizes ranging from match tickets to smart cars and educational bursaries.
"Be on the lookout for these opportunities," quipped Molusi, adding that special Telkom Knockout Phone Cards were also going to be launched. Use of these cards will see a lucky member of the public winning a car.
In addition to the lucrative prize-money on offer to the PSL teams that will participate in the Telkom Knockout, there will also be a major drive to upgrade the foot-balling skills at grass-roots - especially schools - level. Schools could find themselves participating in clinics with PSL players, playing in curtain-raisers to Telkom Knockout matches or providing escorts when the teams run onto the pitch.
"This is going to be a great campaign that focuses on young footballers and football fans, and is aimed at identifying and nurturing the country's foot-balling talent from a young age," explained Molusi.
With so much going on, soccer fans can brace themselves for an extraordinary spectacular, both on and off the field of play. With some of the country's leading entertainers performing at all Telkom Knockout matches, the competition certainly promises the best in soccer, fun and entertainment - for the entire family!
Telkom Knockout - Ngek'ukholwe!
PRIZE MONEY:
Winner (one team) - 4,000,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 4,250,000 (total)
Losing finalist (one team) - 1,500,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 1,750,000 (total)
Semi-finalists (two teams) - 750,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 1,000,000 (total)
Quarter-finalists (four teams) - 400,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 650,000 (total)
Last sixteen (eight teams) - 200,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 450,000 (total)
Total - 10,200,000 (prize money), 4,000,000 (participation fee), 14,200,000 (total)
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Nahtino
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THIS IS WONDERFULL !!
lets go thru th details
PRIZE MONEY:
Winner (one team) - 4,000,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 4,250,000 (total)
THIS IS HOWMUCH THE WINNER GETS !!! DAMN, thats about double the LEAGUE cchampionship I think ..? DAMN, so that shoud mean teams will place MUCH more emphasis on this comp than the league and I would have loved it if they would donate an X amount per goal scored by the team .. so we have a GOAL fest rather than teams waiting causiosly for penaties
Losing finalist (one team) - 1,500,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 1,750,000 (total)
Not bad at all ...
Semi-finalists (two teams) - 750,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 1,000,000 (total)
SHEESH, I remeber the Rothmans cup total was this much ..how times have changed
Quarter-finalists (four teams) - 400,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 650,000 (total)
Last sixteen (eight teams) - 200,000 (prize money), 250,000 (participation fee), 450,000 (total)
Not bad , CUPS used to be R 100 000 ...
Total - 10,200,000 (prize money), 4,000,000 (participation fee), 14,200,000 (total
TELKOM are GREAT SOUTH AFRICANS !!!
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Nahtino
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But havin g sed that , I think its time for smaller teams to start BELIVING i themselves and play to win .. Im talking more specifically , Golden Arrows ...
FOr all their good performance in the last 5/6 seasons , we'r ALWAYS out in the 1st round ... HOW DISAPOINTING !!
Really boys , we'v seen how Santos , Celtic , Swallows , Cosmos ..even Supersport have been crowned Cup Champs while for sum reason we just freeze up and bounce out early ...
JUST GETTING TO THE FINAL would REALLY CHANGE things for us , MILION BUCKS , WE"V NEVER HAD MILION BUCKS !! If we show progress and promise we can really impress our sponsor and others ...and improve our deal ..
Cos rt now we'r just coasting ...
WE WANT SILVERWEAR BOYS !!!
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Nahtino
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Having sed that ... heres the CUP DRAW !!!
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Amazulu
EIsh , Amazulu .. so happy with a Draw last tym ... well going away, its time for a win .. Survival is more importatnt at this stage ..so If Id choose, Id pick # 10 spot on the log than final appearnace in Telkom .. but having sed that ... I wonder if theyl have that KILLER instict to win away from home ? Can they score , I mean they were puniched by Supersort and Silver stars ...
Sundowns will ofcourse put up a good show and come out firing ,cos Gordon WANTS to WIN ALL .. unless the teamcant realte to him and his tactics ... who knows ...
Maritzburg United vs Orlando Pirates
This is going to be a classic ...
Bidvest Wits vs Kaizer Chiefs
YES, CHeifs will be out in the 1st ROUND , YESS !!
Benoni Premier United vs Moroka Swallows
BPU to surprise that Dube Birds
Silver Stars vs Bloemfontein Celtic
This will be a CRACKER !! Although the stadium will b filed with Siwelele supporters almost 90% of it ...HAHAHAH
Celtics are good in cups and will have THAT HUNGER to go thru , Silver Stars will be a really TUFF nut to crack.. Id giv it marginaly to Stars
Ajax Cape Town vs Golden Arrows
OH DEAR, MY BOYS we HAVETO WIN THIS ONE ... Ajax away ...hmmm, Mushin is doing ok with the Urbanwarriors lately ..and he's an experinced coach . But playing in Athlone/Newlands shouldnt be too bad .. its not like we'r gon play against THOUSANDS of AJAX supporters ...
I cant call this one , but Khabo will be back and focused JUST on Arrows so that looks good .. we'v unearthed a few nu players here and there and we play an attacking style, but our defence needs to sort its story out ...
Id say its 60/40 chance here to AJax ...
Black Leopards vs Supersport United
Supersport ..with ease
Jomo Cosmos vs Santos
MAtch I dont care about really ... but Santos recently shut Katongoal out recently ...can they do it again ..
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nkosinipho
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Hhayi Bo I Telkom I senzani we Madoda?? I believe Bra 16V is saying to himself "I choe a wrong time to play football" KC was gonna won this Cup with ease and great attacking football. Not Mazinyo era though.
About Arrows Nahtino, its time for them to decide if they are here to unearth the talent for South Africa or to win Cups. But they should make sure that they sell their hot prospect, E.g Mabhudi's, Zothwane's,Sibeko, Ngobese ect. long time ago, and they would have gotten Money while Khanyeza, Zothwane etc.continues to improve for the Country. Its clear Khabo can find any young player and play well for Arrows, so they should create and sell thats how they will get Profit.
Oh else blood youngsters with experience. Play to win Cups.
....................................GK............................................
........Mhlangu........Sangweni......Billy/Chintu.......Joseph Hanyekanye....
.........................Kagiso................Sibeko/Gumbi.......................
..........Mshengu/Dhlamini............................Philani Shange/Ngubane......
................Smith/Vilakazi.............Khanyeza/Meiring.......................
Should be able to beat Ajax IMO.
Kagiso is too good not to play man, there is another boy who plays in the middle he is a playmaker/ He is light in Completion. I dont know his name But he good too, he just need a chance he can make you gys forget about Zothwane. He can replace sibeko.
Come on BAFANA BESITHENDE MAKE DURBAN PROUD 
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Nahtino
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u LOVE YOUR 4-2-2-2 FORMATION HEY BRO ...
iF WE JUST GET TO THE FINAL, WE'D BE set ... Im sure everyone is talking baout htis cup now , everyone wants it .. and if we dont step up, we'l se another team take it from under our noses (Silver Stars..)
OLA OLA OLA NIPHO !!
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Nahtino
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Yep
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Nahtino
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FIGHT FOR IT , WE WANT IT !!!
INCH BY INCH !!
The BOKS apparntly play this clip for inspiration sumtyms ...
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DGT
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when is the first round for this cup? and please excuse my ignorance but, which cup has been replaced by the telkom cup? or it is just a new (extra) cup?
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Nahtino
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Ithink its a new Cup .. I think .. and the Charity is gon ..but maybe not ..
I heard that PSL is negotiating with another Sponsor for the Charity (IWISA would be nice  )
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Nahtino
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Whata WEEKEND !!
There wer sum great matches outthere ..
Black Leopards - Supersport
I felt SSU had enough chances to take early on ..to be honest , maybe overal they were a better side .. BUT I comend Leopards for TAKING SSU on .. and thy had a number of chances ... Ramazdluli was great and glad that he got the HAtrick ..
GOOD ONE PRofessor .. Il be backing Leopards 100 % now ..
GET THAT MONEY BOYS !!
Game 2
Martzburg United - Orlando Pirates
This was more of a one sided match (crowd wise) twas like a Bucs home game ..What a pitch hey ..the Chatsworth stadium is actualy a nice ground ..Congrats to the ppl who take care of it .. The BL one was atroccious ..
anyway Sandile Ndlovu is a NATIONAL ASSET ! I think the media ddnt take to much notice of his performance ( 1st half) when he was playing the CLASSICAL TArget man role to perfection !What a TALENT, if the service had been there , we'd hav seen sumthing else ..Martizburgs Midfield was virtualy NONEXISTNT actualy ..as in they couldnt keep possesion string more than 6 passes .. Bucs to their credit DID manage to hustle the ball away from them .. but the MU guys seemed BIGGER so I dont understand how that could be possible ...?
Anyway, the rehabilitation of Jabu Mahlangu is amazing .. I thot he wasjust gonna be a waste @ Bucs bench, but my my the guy is FOCSED and hungry .. 2010 is looking great already .. its ownderfull to see these players coming thru ..
anyway , Martizburgs Goalie did concede soft goals which mustv kiled the team .. I felt MU COULD've been more dominating and scored more but credit to bucs ..
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Nahtino
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Black Leopards
SuperStadium
Orlando Pirates v Santos
Ellis PArk
Silver Stars v Kaizer Chiefs
Royal Bafokeng
Ajax Cape Town v Moroka Swallows
capeTown sumwhere
The matches will be played on November 18, 19 and 22.
GO LEOPARDS !!! Im down with the underdoggs on this one ..
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DGT
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Congra to Silver Stars. they really showed that they need that R4m more than any other in the PSL
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