Airtel Top 8 Malawi

Airtel Top 8
FoundedEarly 2000s (as BP Top 8)
Country Malawi
RegionMalawi
ConfederationCAF
Number of clubs8
Most championshipsFCB Nyasa Big Bullets (3 titles)

The Airtel Top 8 is an annual knockout football tournament in Malawi, organized by the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and sponsored by Airtel Malawi. It features the top eight teams from the previous TNM Super League season.

History

The tournament was first introduced in the early 2000s as the BP Top 8. It was later rebranded after Airtel Malawi became the official sponsor. The tournament aims to reward top-performing Super League teams with a high-stakes competition, increasing visibility and revenue for the clubs and the league.

Format

The competition is played in a knockout format, consisting of:

  • Quarter-finals
  • Semi-finals
  • Final

All matches are single-legged, with extra time and penalties used if necessary. The final is typically hosted at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.

Recent Finals

2024 Airtel Top 8 Final

  • Date: July 2024
  • Venue: Bingu National Stadium
  • Final: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Silver Strikers
  • Result: Bullets won the final, with a decisive goal from Ernest Petro.

2025 Airtel Top 8 Final

  • Date: 12 July 2025
  • Venue: Bingu National Stadium
  • Finalists: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Silver Strikers
  • Semi-final Results:
    • Silver Strikers 2–1 Civil Service United[1]
    • Nyasa Big Bullets defeated Karonga United[2]

Past Winners

Year Winner Runner-up Score Venue
2021 FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Mighty Wanderers 1–0 Kamuzu Stadium
2022 Mighty Wanderers Blue Eagles 2–1 Bingu National Stadium
2023 FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Silver Strikers 3–2 Bingu National Stadium
2024 FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Silver Strikers 1–0 Bingu National Stadium
2025 FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Silver Strikers 2–1 Bingu National Stadium

Records

  • Most Titles: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets – 4 titles
  • Most Final Appearances: Silver Strikers – 4
  • Most Successful Coach: Kalisto Pasuwa (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets)
  • Highest Attendance: 39,000 – Final 2025 at Bingu National Stadium

Media Coverage

Matches are broadcast live via:

  • FIFA+[3]
  • MBC TV
  • Airtel TV
  • Facebook Live (FAM page)[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Chiputula, Eric (June 22, 2025). "Silver Strikers set up Airtel Top 8 final clash with Bullets Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi".
  2. ^ Media, Bullets (April 27, 2025). "Bullets' Airtel Top 8 semi-final opponents confirmed".
  3. ^ "FIFA+". FIFA+.
  4. ^ "🎶 Live at the Airtel Top... - Football Association of Malawi".
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