A total of 145 seats were damaged during the inaugural K320 million Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup final involving FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers at Bingu National Stadium last week.

This follows an assessment conducted at the facility after the incident.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Youth and Sports Macmillan Mwale has confirmed the development.

This was the second incident at the Lilongwe facility after a total 239 seats were also damaged during the opening match of the Airtel Top 8, between Silver Strikers and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers.

Following the incident Wanderers were fined K22 million for the damages.