Airtel Top 8 Malawi


The Airtel Top 8 is an annual knockout football tournament in Malawi, organized by the Football Association of Malawi 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 2024Venue: Bingu National StadiumFinal: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Silver StrikersResult: Bullets won the final, with a decisive goal from Ernest Petro.

2025 Airtel Top 8 Final

Date: 12 July 2025Venue: Bingu National StadiumFinalists: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Silver StrikersSemi-final Results:
  • * Silver Strikers 2–1 Civil Service United
  • * Nyasa Big Bullets defeated Karonga United

Records

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

Media Coverage

Matches are broadcast live via: