R7.2 million, The Difference Between Losing And Winning The MTN8 Final

The difference between losing and winning the MTN8 final is R7.2 million. R8 million for the winners and R800 000 for the runners-up!   Tonight the Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the first official final of the 2014/15 PSL season, with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs clashing in the MTN8 Final. Although early season bragging rights, the trophy and the title of MTN8 champions is up for grabs, the winners will walk away with a cheque of R8 million.   The total amount of prize money on offer is R13.6 million, with the ultimate winners bagging R8 million and the other seven participants taking home R800 000 each. Basically, if you end in second or eighth place in the top eight cup competition, there is no monetary difference for the clubs.   Chiefs are the most successful club in the top eight cup competition's history, with 14 titles to their names, however Pirates are the most triumphant in its current format of the MTN8, with two victories since 2008.   As a fan, what is at the top of your list in winning the MTN8. The silverware? Bragging rights? The R8 million cheque?   Enjoy the game tonight, and let the best team win.  Cheers, Eddie.