Airtel Top 8 Malawi

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Airtel Top 8
FoundedEarly 2000s (as BP Top 8)
CountryFlag of Malawi.svg Malawi
RegionMalawi
Confederation CAF
Number of clubs8
Most championships FCB 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.

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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:

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

2025 Airtel Top 8 Final

Past Winners

YearWinnerRunner-upScoreVenue
2021FCB Nyasa Big BulletsMighty Wanderers1–0Kamuzu Stadium
2022Mighty WanderersBlue Eagles2–1Bingu National Stadium
2023FCB Nyasa Big BulletsSilver Strikers3–2Bingu National Stadium
2024FCB Nyasa Big BulletsSilver Strikers1–0Bingu National Stadium
2025FCB Nyasa Big BulletsSilver Strikers2–1Bingu National Stadium

Records

Media Coverage

Matches are broadcast live via:

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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