The Football Association of Malawi has today started selling tickets for the highly anticipated Airtel Top 8 Final match between Silver Strikers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe next week.
FAM is encouraging the fans to buy the tickets in advance as there will be no sell of tickets on match day.
A standard ticket is going at K5,000 while a VIP ticket is going K20,000. A Cooperate Box ticket is pegged at K30,000 and car-pass is going at K500.
The tickets are being sold on-line via Kwenda.co and in other designated ticket outlets namely Area 18 Puma F/S, Area 25 M’bayaz Shop (Near Chipiku), Kanengo PUMA Kafoteka F/S, Kawale F/S, Likuni Enegem F/S, Acres Gateway Mall, Maula Puma F/S and Bingu National Stadium.
FAM Competitions and Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka urged the fans to buy in good time to avoid last-minute delays and to ensure their attendance at this crucial match.
“We have put the tickets on the market at least 10 days before the match to ensure the fans have enough time to get the tickets. We would like to stress that we will stop selling tickets on Saturday night and there will be no sale of tickets on match day.
“The advance ticket sales will help reduce congestion at the gates, safeguard revenue and accord fans the opportunity to secure tickets at their own convenient time as we are selling both online and physical tickets,” said Zakazaka.
He added that extra measurers have been taken to step up safety and security of players, fans and Property as well smooth entry into the stadium.
“We recently held a high-level CAF safety and security workshop, and this is the first high profile match we are hosting to put in practice what we learnt and safeguard our football.
“Only small bags will be allowed into the stadium upon searching by security personnel at the gate. We have items like fireworks, glass bottle and sharp object will not be allowed.
“Fans are encouraged to arrive early as we will open the gates as early as 9 am to ensure smooth access and participation in the matchday festivities. FAM and sponsor Airtel Malawi Plc have lined up exciting pre-match activities which will be communicated in due course- follow us on Facebook and all social media handles and websites for live updates and important announcements.
“We are also engaging Police and City Assembly to ensure that there are no traffic congestions towards the stadium ,” he said.
