East Bengal FC Draws AFC Champions League Two Opponents
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
East Bengal FC will compete in the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 group stage. The draw took place on August 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Kolkata club, which qualified after winning the 2025-26 Indian Super League, defeated Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra time. East Bengal is in Pot 4 of the West region alongside FK Arkadag of Turkmenistan, Al-Nahda of Oman, and Al-Khaldiya of Bahrain. The group stage runs from September 15 to December 9, 2026.
Why it matters
East Bengal FC is the sole Indian representative in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. The club's performance will impact Indian football's standing in continental competitions.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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