By Shaffie A Mtambo
The highly anticipated 2025/26 Airtel Top 8 tournament is set to kick off on April 12, with defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets hosting Creck Sporting Club at Kamuzu Stadium in the official opening match.
The Football Association of Malawi has confirmed the dates for all the matches, with the quarterfinals taking place from April 12 to April 21.
The semi-finals are scheduled for June 28 and 29, while the final match will be held on July 12, 2025.
This year’s tournament promises to be exciting, with eight top teams from Malawi competing for the top prize.
The participating teams include FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Mighty Wanderers, Silver Strikers, Creck Sporting Club, Karonga United, Mzuzu City Hammers, Civil Service United, and Moyale.
The quarterfinals will see FCB Nyasa Big Bullets face Creck Sporting Club, while Mighty Wanderers will take on Karonga United.
Mzuzu City Hammers will battle it out with Civil Service United, and Silver Strikers will face Moyale.
The first leg of the quarterfinals will take place from April 12 to April 21, with the second leg scheduled for April 26 to May 18.
The competition is expected to be fierce, with teams vying for the top prize.
The Airtel Top 8 tournament has become a premier football competition in Malawi, attracting top teams and players from across the country.
The Airtel Top 8 tournament is not only a celebration of football excellence but also a platform for promoting sports development and nurturing young talent in Malawi.
