The 2010

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was the 36th edition of this annual knock out tournament. The tournament was won by

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, who beat Moroka Swallows on penalties in the final. The trophy was Orlando Pirates' first major cup win in ten years. It was contested by the eight top teams from the

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table at the end of the 2009–10 season. The tournament began on 20 August 2009, and ended on 2 October 2010. The quarter finals were played as single matches, while the semi finals are played over two legs. The final was played at the neutral

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Teams

The eight teams qualified for the

Wafa Wafa knockout competition are: * 1. Supersport United * 2.

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* 3. Kaizer Chiefs * 4. Santos * 5.

* 6.

Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club (simply known as Celtic) is a South African amateur football club based in Bloemfontein that competes in the ABC Motsepe League, the third tier of the South African football league system. Bloemfontein Celtic has ...

* 7.

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* 8. Moroka Swallows

Brackets

Fixtures and results

The first round matches were played on 20th, 21st and 22 August 2010. The draw for the semi finals took place on 23 August 2010. The first legs of the semi finals will be played on 11 and 12 September. The return legs will be played on 25 and 26 September 2010.

Quarter-finals

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Teams through to the Semi-finals

* Moroka Swallows * Kaizer Chiefs *

Semi-finals

1st Leg

2nd Leg

Final

References

External links

Premier Soccer LeagueSouth African Football Association
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