By Chisomo Phiri
The 2024 Airtel Top 8 Cup final between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday has made history by grossing a record-breaking K116.4 million in gate revenue.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has announced this impressive figure on his Facebook page.
This marks the first time a domestic final has reached such a remarkable milestone.
With standard tickets priced at K5,000, the event drew a massive crowd.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets emerged victorious, clinching their third Airtel Top 8 title after defeating Silver Strikers 1-0, thanks to Ernest Petro’s 71st-minute goal.
Notably, Bullets are the first team to successfully defend the Cup since its inception in 2017, showcasing their exceptional skill and dedication.
