New Kings Ekhaya Beat Bullets' Rivals Wanderers 2-1 To Lift 2026 Airtel Top 8
Debutants Ekhaya FC have been crowned 2026 Airtel Top 8 champions after beating Mighty Wanderers FC 2-1 in the grand final. Goals from Blessings Malimba from the penalty spot and a brilliant header from Allan Chihana sealed the win, with Mphatso Kamanga scoring the Nomads’ equalizer. With the victory the Cowboys became the first debutants ever to lift the trophy since its introduction. The final took place at BNS in Lilongwe. From the first whistle, Ekhaya showed hunger, closing down spaces and matching Wanderers in every challenge. Wanderers dominated possession for the first 30 minutes but failed to create clear chances, with Clement Nyondo missing a free header while unmarked. Ekhaya took the lead through a counter-attack that forced a Sanudi handball in the box and a penalty, which Malimba converted to make it 1-0. Wanderers responded at halftime with two changes, bringing on Isaac Kaliati and Lameck Mithi for Nyondo and Nahipa. The changes worked as Ka...