The 2026 NBS Bank Charity Shield between eventual winners Mighty Wanderers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets grossed K108 million in gate revenue, Times Sport has learnt.
According to a gate revenue sheet which Times Sport has seen, the net revenue was K70.7 million after K38.1 million catered for the expenses.
The expenses include K17.6 million as ground levy which went to government, K4.3 million for stadium preparation and K12 million for ticket printing and commission.
Other expenses include K2.3 million for VIP corporate box hospitality and K1.8 million for public address and town storming.
The gross gate revenue is higher compared to what was generated during the 2025 edition between Silver Strikers and Wanderers at the same venue.
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Last season, the Charity Shield generated K61.7 million in ticket sales.
However, the gross income for the 2025 Charity Shield was K126.8 million plus gate revenue, sponsorship a n d broadcasting rights.
NBS Bank sponsored last year’s edition to the tune of K60 million whereas K5.1 million was generated through broadcasting rights.
The bank increased this year’s sponsorship to the tune of K100 million.
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Football Association of Malawi (Fam) Operations Director Gomezgani Zakazaka was yet to respond to our questionnaire as we went to press Monday.
This year’s proceeds will go towards Green Girls Boarding initiative at Emvuyeni Community Day Secondary School in Mzimba District in partnership with Plan International Malawi.
The project focuses on clean cooking solutions and renewable energy to create safer, more sustainable learning environment.
Meanwhile, Fam first vice President Christopher Kuyera has said the event did not only deliver a football show but also achieved its purpose.
“We congratulate both teams for participating in the Charity Shield. Football is the winner.
Looking at the numbers, we believe we have achieved our purpose,” Kuyera said.
NBS Bank Chief Wholesale Banking Officer Alfred Nhlema said the 2026 event was a success.
“We are happy that the most important thing is about the good cause. As bank, we insist that we will be to assist the community that we serve,” Nhlema said.
Wanderers won their first ever Charity Shield after a 1-0 victory over Bullets.
Sama Thierry Tanjong scored the only goal of the match.
