FDH Bank Cup 2025: 32 Teams Set to Battle it Out in National Knockout Tournament
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced the 32 teams that will participate in the FDH Bank Cup 2025, Malawi's premier National Knockout Cup competition. The tournament, which is sponsored by FDH Bank, is set to commence in July 2025 and will last for five months, concluding in November of the same year.
The draw for the National round of 32 will take place on Thursday, 31st July 2025, at Mpira Village. A total of 63 teams took part in the preliminary rounds, including 12 National Division League teams and 51 Regional Leagues Premier Division teams. The 16 teams that qualified from the Super League and the other 16 teams from the Regional Leagues and National Division League are:
Qualified Teams for the National Draw:
Super League: Mighty Wanderers, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers, Blue Eagles, Ekhaya FC, Karonga United, Civil Service United, Kamuzu Barracks, Creck Sporting, MAFCO FC, Chitipa United, Dedza Dynamos, Moyale FC, Mighty Tigers, Mzuzu City Hammers
Southern Region: The Boyz, FC Thondwe, Zingwangwa United, Bangwe All Stars
Central Region: Mitundu Baptist, Mchinji Villa, FC Shire, Chatoloma Admarc
Eastern Region: Red Lions, Prison United, Becks Academy
Northern Region: Baka City, Chilumba Barracks, Sporting FC, Jenda United, M’mbelwa Warriors
The top eight Super League teams based on the log table of Monday, 28th July 2025, will be seeded in the draw and will not face each other in the round of 32. The remaining 24 teams will be drawn against these seeded teams. The winners of the matches in the round of 32 will advance to the round of 16, where they will be paired based on their match numbers.
The quarterfinals and semifinal draw will be held after the round of 16, and the exact dates for these draws have yet to be announced.
The FDH Bank Cup is an important football tournament in Malawi, bringing together teams from different leagues to compete for the title. The tournament follows a knockout format, with the teams facing off against each other in individual matches. The draw for the National round of 32 is an exciting moment for the teams and fans, as it sets up the potential matchups for the rest of the competition.
The impact of the FDH Bank Cup on Malawian football is significant, as it provides a platform for teams to showcase their talents and compete against each other in a high-pressure environment. The challenge of the FDH Bank Cup for the teams is immense, as they must be at their best to progress through the rounds and eventually reach the final.
For more information about the FDH Bank Cup 2025, please contact the FAM Competitions Department at [email protected] or call them on +265 999 888 436391.
Stay tuned to FAM's official website and social media channels, https://web.facebook.com/premierbettingmalawi, for updates on the FDH Bank Cup 2025 and other football news in Malawi.
Summary: The FDH Bank Cup is a national knockout cup organized by the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and sponsored by FDH Bank. The 2025 edition will be played for five months between July and November 2025. The national draw will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Mpira Village, and will feature 32 teams, including 16 from the Super League and 16 from the Regional Leagues and National Division League. The qualified teams for the national draw are: Super League: Mighty Wanderers, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers, Blue Eagles, Ekhaya FC, Karonga United, Civil Service United, Kamuzu Barracks, Creck Sporting, MAFCO FC, Chitipa United, Dedza Dynamos, Moyale FC, Mighty Tigers, Mzuzu City Hammers. The draw will start with the round of 32, where the top eight Super League teams will be seeded and drawn against the remaining 24 teams. The winners of the round of 32 matches will advance to the round of 16, where the home teams will be determined by a draw. The quarterfinals and semifinal draw will be done after the round of 16. For
