MTN
South Africa and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) today launched the 2013/14
edition of the most lucrative cup competition in the continent. The MTN8 Wafa
Wafa tournament will see the top eight 2012/2013 season finishers embark on a
quest to claim the now famous R8 million winner-takes-all prize.
The
ultimate team to walk away with the R8 million Wafa Wafa prize, will be one of
these clubs: Kaizer Chiefs, Platinum Stars, Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits,
Bloemfontein Celtic, SuperSport United, Free State Stars and University of
Pretoria. Now in its sixth year, the season-opener is scheduled to kick off on
Friday, 9 August 2013.
The
South African football fans also stand to win their share of a staggering R8
million in prizes. One passionate fan will through the MTN8 Last Fan Standing
competition win a once in a lifetime opportunity of a trip to Brazil in 2014.
Brian
Gouldie, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN SA says: “MTN is thrilled to set the scene
alight with the launch of the 2013 edition of the MTN8 Wafa Wafa tournament.
Participation of the fans at the stadium and those watching from home add huge
value in making the MTN8 a truly spectacular tournament.”
This
year, we continue our efforts to go the extra mile to connect fans with their
passions by bringing not only R8 million in amazing prizes but also continuing
to stage incredible MTN8 Wafa Wafa experiences.”
To
stand a chance to win R8 million in daily prizes fans will have to recharge
with R10 or more MTN Mahala airtime then register by dialling *130*1#.
Competition opens on 30 July till 22 September 2013. Lucky draws for daily
prizes will take place every Monday starting from 05 August 2013 until 22
September 2013 with weekly prize draws every Monday starting from 05 August
2013 until 16 September 2013.
PSL
CEO, Brand de Villiers said: “We associate the MTN8 with excellence – it’s a
tournament that rewards performance and consistency. The 2012/13 edition of the
MTN8 produced some exciting football and saw Moroka Swallows walk away with the
Eight Million Rand cheque after beating SuperSport United in the final played
at the Orlando Stadium on 22 September 2012.
The 2012/13 MTN8 produced 28 goals in the nine matches played at an
average of just over three goals a match.”
“The
2013/14 edition of the MTN8 promises to be even better. This season, we have a
fair mix of favourites and underdogs. The University of Pretoria – a team that
made its debut in the Premier Division only last season – are the surprise
package of this year’s MTN8 competition. This shows that the standard of our
football continues to improve.”
2013 MTN8 Quarter
Final Fixtures:
Friday, 9 August 2013
Bidvest
Wits vs. Bloemfontein Celtic, 20h00 at Bidvest Stadium
Saturday, 10 August 2013
Platinum
Stars vs. Free State Stars, 15h00 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Kaizer
Chiefs vs. University of Pretoria, 20h15 at FNB Stadium
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Orlando
Pirates vs. SuperSport United, 15h00 at Mbombela Stadium
The MTN8 tournament
dates are:
• 9, 10 and 11 August (quarter finals)
• 21 August (Semi-finals 1st leg)
• 24 and 25 August (Semi-finals 2nd
leg)
• 21 September (Final)
