Mighty Mukuru Wanderers will face fellow TNM Super League side Creck Sporting Club in the 2024 Castel Challenge Cup round of 16 at a date and venue to be announced.
This follows a draw which was conducted at Mpira Village in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre, Wednesday.
This promises to be an exciting encounter as the two sides have assembled good squads.
Defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets could face Hiltop United from the Northern Region in the round of 16 if they beat Changalume Barracks in the round of 32.
Karonga United will face either Moyale Barracks or Songwe United whereas Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos will meet MMF Marine in the round of 16.
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In another round of 16 match, Kamuzu Barracks will face either Civil Service United or Chimbiya Stars.
Civil and Chimbiya were in action as we went to press Wednesday.
Mighty Tigers await the winners between Mzuzu City Hammers and Kameme United whereas Bangwe All Stars or Durban FC will meet Fomo.
Giant killers Panthers will face Chitipa United or Afanaafana in the round of 16.
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Panthers knocked Silver Strikers out of the competition following a 4-3 victory on post-match penalties on Tuesday. They also beat Mafco 5-4 on post-match penalties in the round of 64.
Football Association of Malawi (Fam) is yet to announce dates for the matches.
However, Fam Competitions and Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said round of 16 matches are expected to be played from next week.
“The Castel Challenge Cup is one of the biggest tournaments in the country because it attracts more teams from the districts. We are venturing into the most exciting stage where clubs will showcase talent to grab the ultimate prize,’’ Zakazaka said.
The draw for the quarterfinals of the competition was conducted Wednesday.
On her part, Castel Malawi Head of Corporate and Marketing Lavern Chitakata described this year’s tournament as one of the best ever.
“Look, who knew that a regional team like Leyman Panthers would eliminate Super League teams like Mafco and Silver? So, we expect a lot.
“We, as sponsor, always aim to uplift talent from these unpopular teams. We will come with exciting activities as we go on with the competition this year,” Chitakata said.
Castel Malawi increased this year’s sponsorship package to K400 million from K320 million.
Following the hike, champions will pocket K55 million, up from K50 million.
Bullets won the inaugural edition last year after beating Silver 4-2 on post-match penalties at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.
