FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face Mighty Tigers in the Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinals.
The draw was confirmed on Sunday after Mighty Tigers edged Civil Service United 3–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The quarterfinal draw was conducted at halftime of the Tigers versus Civil Service United tie at Mpira Stadium.
The much-anticipated clash will be played this weekend, with Bullets set to travel away to a venue that will be confirmed by the Football Asscoation of Malawi.
The two teams will meet just a month after their TNM Super League encounter ended in a goalless draw — a result that played a key role in denying The People’s Team a shot at the league title. That stalemate remains fresh in the memory and adds extra edge to the upcoming knockout fixture.
Bullets are eyeing a second silverware this season after winning the Airtel Top 8 while missing out on the FDH Bank Cup and the league. The People’s Team last lifted the Castel Challenge Cup in 2023, a year the Malawi giants won a historic quadruple.
Other Quarterfinal Fixtures
Ekhaya FC beat Shire Wimbe FC 1–0 on Saturday. They will face Goshen City Dedza Dynamos, who defeated Karonga United 1–0.
Chitipa United won 5–3 on penalties against Kamuzu Barracks and will meet Blue Eagles, who routed Airborne Rangers 5–1 on Saturday.
Mighty Wanderers overcame Moyale Barracks 2–0 on Sunday. They will face the winner of Mzuzu City Hammers vs Silver Strikers.
With familiar opponents, recent history, and a semifinal place on the line, Saturday’s quarterfinal promises to be fiercely contested with little margin for error.
For Gilbert Chirwa’s men, Saturday’s clash is about more than a semifinal spot — it’s a chance to settle scores and continue their quest for Castel Challenge Cup glory.
