The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MTN South Africa have officially launched the 2025 MTN8 tournament, marking 18 seasons of elite football, fierce rivalries, and fan-fuelled passion.
The action kicks off on Saturday, 2 August 2025, and if the new season’s energy is anything to go by, we are in for an electrifying start! This year, the iconic top eight showdown comes with an exciting twist. MTN8 is stepping beyond the pitch, turning every match into a culture-infused celebration of music, fashion, lifestyle, and fan identity.
MTN want to tap into the culture and celebrate it the best way possible. Because the beautiful game is nothing without the 12th man. Every team, coach and player can second this.To each and every fan in Mzansi, now is your time to make moves to back your team like never before because the rivals…“Bazok’feela”.“Bazok’feela, which means ‘they’re going to feel you’, captures the essence of how South Africans express themselves through football,” said Robyn Lewis, General Manager: Brand & Marketing at MTN South Africa.
“It’s more than just 90 minutes. It’s about living your truth, feeling every moment, and repping your culture with pride – whether in the stands, online, or on the streets.” Bigger prizes, bigger moves: R10 million up for grabsMTN is ready for bigger prizes and bigger moves! MTN is increasing the prize pot for fans to R10 million, up from R8 million, to match the winning team’s cash prize.
Every day, you have a chance to win, with one ultimate supporter taking home R1 million and the title of “MTN8 Last Fan Standing!”To enter, simply recharge with R20 or more and dial *142# or download the new MTN App, select MTN8, and you could win daily prizes. These include a home viewing experience, MoMo Vouchers, Ackermans suite tickets, and grocery vouchers.More prizes, greater purpose.
In addition to the Last Fan Standing competition, The MTN Last Legend campaign effectively blends the celebration of South African football heritage with impactful community development. It provides former players a platform to share their MTN8 journeys, fostering fan connections and acknowledging their contributions. Importantly, financial incentives are directly channelled into charitable initiatives, allowing legends to inspire and support aspiring athletes and communities, thereby extending the “Wafa Wafa” spirit beyond the field.
And because MTN8 is about more than just what happens on the pitch, every goal scored during regulation play will trigger a donation through the MTN8 Goals for Charity initiative – with R20,000.00 per goal going towards a meaningful cause. It’s our way of showing that Wafa Wafa isn’t just about 90 minutes of action, it’s also about impact that lasts beyond the final whistle.
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