FDH Bank Boosts Cup Sponsorship to K250 Million

FDH Bank has announced an increase in sponsorship for the FDH Bank Cup, raising the total package from K150 million to K250 million.

The announcement was made on Friday during a colorful ceremony held at Mpira Village in Chiwembe, Blantyre.

Speaking at the event, FDH Bank Commercial Manager Ronald Chimchere said the increase is in response to the rising cost of living and the growing logistical demands teams face in organizing and participating in the tournament.

“We are aware that prices have gone up, and football teams require more resources to meet various costs. That’s why we have increased the package. We want to support the game better and ensure teams are able to compete effectively,” said Chimchere.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) General Secretary Alfred Gift Gunda applauded FDH Bank for its unwavering support of Malawian football, noting that the increase in sponsorship reflects the bank’s confidence in the competition and the sport at large.

“This is a big leap and a great sign of commitment. FDH is not only sponsoring the national team but is also investing in grassroots and club football through this tournament. Their support continues to uplift football in all tiers,” said Gunda.

He further urged participating teams to maintain discipline and provide entertaining, quality football, while discouraging acts of violence and hooliganism.

With the FDH Bank Cup now drawing teams from all three football tiers — Super League, National Division League, and regional leagues — the competition is set to be more inclusive and competitive than ever before.

Regional Playoff Fixtures Unveiled

The 2025 preliminary draws were also released, featuring action-packed regional fixtures across the Southern, Central, Northern, and Eastern regions.

Southern Region Highlights

Playoff: PS Sporting vs QPL All Stars

First Round: Notable ties include Ntopwa FC vs The Boys, and Nsanje United vs Chilobwe United.

Second Round: Winners from the first round will clash in four fixtures to determine which teams move on to the national round of 32.

Central Region Highlights

TN Stars will face Namitete Zitha, while Extreme FC take on Mchinji Villa in early matchups.

Mitundu Baptist enters the second round, where they’ll take on the winner between Mchinji Boma Strikers and Luanar FC.

Northern Region Highlights

Big match-ups include Raiply FC vs Chibabvi Real Stars and Simbowe FC vs Chilumba Barracks.

The region will feature five second-round clashes to determine who proceeds to the national stage.

Eastern Region Highlights

First-round fixtures include Mangochi All Stars vs Zomba Airbase and Changalume Barracks vs MMF Marine.

A second-round showdown sees Red Lions waiting to meet the winner between Changalume Barracks and MMF Marine.

The regional battles will determine which 16 teams will qualify to join the 16 Super League clubs in the prestigious round of 32.

Now entering its fifth season, the FDH Bank Cup has become a critical platform for unearthing football talent in Malawi. Chimchere emphasized the Cup’s role in contributing players to the national team and commended the media for its role in amplifying the tournament’s visibility.

The 2025 champion will walk away with K45 million, while the runner-up will receive K20 million. Semi-finalists will pocket K8 million each, and quarter-finalists will receive K2 million apiece.