Airtel Top 8 Malawi
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| Founded | Early 2000s (as BP Top 8) |
|---|---|
| Country |  Malawi |
| Region | Malawi |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of clubs | 8 |
| Most championships | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets (3 titles) |
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.
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
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