Football fans fume over steep ticket prices for Silver Strikers,Bullets match

By Chisomo Phiri

Football fans have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the ticket prices set by the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) for the highly anticipated TNM Super League match between Silver Strikers FC and Nyasa Big Bullets FC.

The match is scheduled to take place on November 23, 2024 at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe.

SULOM has priced tickets for the open stand at K7,000, while VIP stand tickets are set at K15,000

The pricing has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans voicing their concerns.

Some are speculating that SULOM might be using these prices to control attendance, given the match’s significant implications for the league standings.

In response to these concerns, SULOM General Secretary Donnex Chilonga clarified that ticket pricing is not solely determined by SULOM but also involves the stadium owners.

He suggested that the decision might be influenced by the limited capacity of Silver Stadium, aimed at managing crowd numbers.

“I will provide more detailed information after consulting with Silver Strikers to see if any adjustments can be made,” Chilonga said.

Silver Strikers are currently leading the TNM Super League table with 57 points,while Mighty Wanderers FC  follow closely in the second place with 53 points.