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 ==
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 ==
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 ==
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 ==
Media Coverage
Matches are broadcast live via: • FIFA+ • MBC TV • Airtel TV • Facebook Live (FAM page) == See also ==