FDH Bank Cup 2025 Round of 32 Promises Thrilling Action
The stage is set for the 2025 FDH Bank Cup Round of 32, featuring six mouth-watering all-TNM Super League clashes, while only four top-tier sides have been drawn against lower league opposition.
The draw, held on July 31 at Mpira Village, paired reigning Super League champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets away to NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) side Chilumba Barracks. Kamuzu Barracks will host FC Thondwe, Mzuzu City Hammers face Baka City, and Karonga United entertain Chatoloma ADMARC — all lower league opponents.
The remaining 12 fixtures include exciting all-TNM Super League ties:
Defending champions Blue Eagles vs Songwe Border United
Mighty Wanderers vs MAFCO FC
Civil Service United vs Chitipa United
Moyale Barracks vs Ekhaya FC
Mighty Tigers vs Silver Strikers
PremierBet Dedza Dynamos vs Creck Sporting Club
Additional lower league matchups include:
Jenda United vs FC Shire
Mchinji Villa vs Mitundu Baptist (NDL derby)
Zingwangwa United vs M’mbelwa Warriors
Sporting FC vs Bangwe All Stars
Beck Academy vs The Boys
Zomba City derby: Prison United vs Red Lions
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Director of Competitions and Communications, Gomezgani Zakazaka, confirmed that the Round of 32 will take place between August 15–17, followed by the Round of 16 in mid-September. The semifinals are slated for early October, with the final scheduled for November 1.
Zakazaka expressed enthusiasm about the draw, noting the “Pachema” theme is already delivering thrilling pairings.
“Cup competitions are known for surprises,” Zakazaka said. “Two seasons ago, we saw a reserve side reach the final, eliminating big teams. Expect the unexpected again this year. To be the best, you must beat the best — and that’s what fans should look forward to.”
FDH Bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Ronald Chimchere, also hailed the draw as exciting and aligned with the competition’s vibrant spirit.
“There are exciting games ahead,” he said. “We’re not just about sponsorship — we’re here to make sure teams are supported with full kits, financial backing, and incentives to perform. We encourage fans to maintain peace and enjoy the game responsibly.”
The FDH Bank Cup continues to grow as a platform of unpredictability, passion, and opportunity — true to its promise of “Pachema.”
