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 Nyasa Big Bullets defeated Karonga United
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+ MBC TV Airtel TV Facebook Live (FAM page)
See also TNM Super League Football Association of Malawi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Silver Strikers
References
External links Nyasa Big Bullets Official Site Malawi24 - Silver Strikers vs Bullets Final News FIFA+ Airtel Top 8 Showcase