TNM Premier League first week: How they stand, matches net K23.2mil

The TNM Premier League matches in the first week raised K23.2 million gross in all the venues of this country, Super Premier League of Malawi treasure Tiya Somba Banda confirmed.

Banda described the gross as a good start to the season and hailed the team supporters for adhering to their commitment of not manning the gates.

“This is very commendable and we also promise to be accountable and transparent. Raking K23 million in week one it promises to be a good season,” said Banda.

He attributed this to the measures which they put in place like tightening the controls over the gates and ticketing.

“It is our hope that the teams will continue benefiting more from the system,” said Banda.

The game involving Nyasa Big Bullets and Moyale Barracks last Saturday grossed K10.8 million followed by Sunday’s thriller between Silver Strikers against Mighty Be Forward Wanderers which grossed K10.6 million.

Kamuzu Barracks versus Civo United game grossed K367, 430, while Dwangwa United and Blue Eagles game in Chitowe grossed K440, 000.

In a game involving Red Lions and Epac FC which took place in Balaka, the gross was K192,500, while Azam Tigers versus Max Bullets game at Kamuzu Stadium the gross was K542,500.

Finaly, Mafco FC and Mzuni game in Chitowe raised K220, 000