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Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
AFC Champions League Two Draws: FC Goa to face Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Kuala Lumpur As the draw for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 was unveiled at AFC House on Friday, FC Goa have found themselves in the same group as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. FC Goa, winners of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, are placed in Group D with Al Nassr Club (Saudi Arabia), Al Zawra'a SC (Iraq) and FC Istiklol (Tajikistan). The Gaurs sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie. FC Goa's opponents, Al Nassr, are the third-placed team from the Saudi Pro League 2024-25, Al Zawra'a SC are the Iraq Stars League 2024-25 runners-up, and FC Istiklol are the Tajikistan Higher League 2024 champions. On the other hand, the 2024-25 ISL Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are drawn in Group C alongside Sepahan SC (Iran), Al Hussein SC (Jordan) and Ahal FC (Turkmenistan). This is Mohun Bagan SG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier men's club competition, which was rebranded from the AFC Cup to the AFC Champions League Two last season. FC Goa will play continental football for the second time, having represented India in the 2021 AFC Champions League. Mohun Bagan SG's opponents, Sepahan SC, are the Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25 runners-up, while Al Hussein SC are the Jordanian Pro League 2024-25 champions, and Ahal FC are the runners-up of the Ýokary Liga 2024. The 32 teams - 16 each from the East and West Regions - were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September 16. The Group Stage is scheduled to conclude on December 24 before moving into the Round of 16 between February 10-19, 2026. The quarter-finals and semi-finals are set for March 3-12 and April 7-15, respectively, with the final pencilled in for May 16, 2026. Draw result Group A: Al Wasl FC (UAE), Esteghlal FC (IRN), Al Muharraq SC (BHR), Al Wehdat (JOR) Group B: Al Ahli SC (QAT), PFC Andijon (UZB), FC Arkadag (TKM), Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN), Al Hussein (JOR), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND), Ahal FC (TKM) Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA), Al Zawraa SC (IRQ), FC Istiklol (TJK), FC Goa (IND) Group E: Beijing FC (CHN), Macarthur FC (AUS), Tai Po FC (HKG), Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN), Nam Dinh FC (VIE), Ratchaburi FC (THA), Eastern FC (HKG) Group G: Bangkok United (THA), Selangor FC (MAS), Lion City Sailors FC (SGP), Persib Bandung (IDN) Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR), BG Pathum United (THA), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), Tampines Rovers FC (SGP)
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Meet Mohun Bagan's opponents in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage
The AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 draw was completed on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, with Mohun Bagan Super Giant being placed in Group C. The Kolkata side qualified directly for the group stage of the competition after winning the ISL League Shield last season. This is MBSG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier men's club tournament, which was rebranded from the AFC Cup to the AFC Champions League Two last season Who will Mohun Bagan Super Giant face in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage? GROUP C Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) Al Hussein (JOR) Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND) Ahal FC (TKM) *The top two teams from each group will qualify for the round of 16. Know more about MBSG's opponents in ACL 2: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (Iran) Commonly known as Sepahan, is an Iranian sports club from Isfahan. It finished as the runner-up in the Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25. Founded on 5 October 1953, Sepahan ended the duoply of the two Tehran-based clubs, Persepolis and Esteghlal, to win the Pro League in 2002-03 season. It became the first Iranian club to win three consecutive league titles between 2009 to 2011 Sepahan reached the AFC Champions League (Elite) final in 2007 to qualify for that year's FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the first-ever Iranian representative to the tournament. Home Stadium - Naghsh -e- Jahan Stadium in Isfahan. Al Hussein SC (Jordan) Al Hussein SC is the Jordanian Pro League 2024-25 champion. Founded in 1964, the Irbid-based club is one of the oldest clubs in Jordan. In the 2023–24 season, the club secured its first Jordanian Pro League trophy on the final matchday with a 2–1 victory over Sahab. Last season, it retained its league title despite entering the final matchday in second place, thanks to a late equaliser by Al-Ramtha against league leaders Al-Wehdat. Home Stadium - Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid. Ahal FC (Turkmenistan) Ahal FC is the runner-up of the Ýokary Liga 2024. Founded in 1989, the club played its first-ever top flight season in 1992. The Anau based club qualified for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two group stage by beating Regar-TadAZ of Tajikistan 2-1 in the qualifying play-offs. Home Stadium - Ashgabat Stadium in Anau.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Mohun Bagan SG, FC Goa learn AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa, India's two representatives in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage, discovered their opponents following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, August 15, 2025, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website Bagan, winners of the Indian Super League 2024-25 Shield, were drawn in Group C alongside Sepahan SC (Iran), Al Hussein SC (Jordan) and Ahal FC (Turkmenistan).FC Goa, winners of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, were placed in Group D with Al Nassr Club (Saudi Arabia), Al Zawra'a SC (Iraq), and FC Istiklol (Tajikistan). The Gaurs qualified for the group stage after a 2-1 victory over Al Seeb Club of Oman in the Preliminary Stage on teams, 16 each in the West and East zones, have been divided into eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Round of marks Mohun Bagan SG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier men's club competition, which was rebranded from the AFC Cup to the AFC Champions League Two last season. FC Goa will play continental football for the second time, having represented India in the 2021 AFC Champions Bagan SG's opponents, Sepahan SC, are the Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25 runners-up, while Al Hussein SC are the Jordanian Pro League 2024-25 champions, and Ahal FC are the runners-up of the Yokary Liga Goa's opponents, Al Nassr, are the third-placed team from the Saudi Pro League 2024-25, Al Zawra'a SC are the Iraq Stars League 2024-25 runners-up, and FC Istiklol are the Tajikistan Higher League 2024 Mariners and the Gaurs will face each club home and away in a double-round robin format. The group stage will run from September 16 to December 24. The Round of 16 will take place between February 10-19, 2026. The Quarter-finals and Semi-finals are set for March 3-12 and April 7-15, respectively, with the Final scheduled for May 16, Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage Draw ResultGroup A: Al Wasl FC (UAE), Esteghlal FC (IRN), Al Muharraq SC (BHR), Al Wehdat (JOR)Group B: Al Ahli SC (QAT), PFC Andijon (UZB), FC Arkadag (TKM), Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN), Al Hussein (JOR), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND), Ahal FC (TKM)Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA), Al Zawraa SC (IRQ), FC Istiklol (TJK), FC Goa (IND)Group E: Beijing FC (CHN), Macarthur FC (AUS), Tai Po FC (HKG), Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN), Nam Dinh FC (VIE), Ratchaburi FC (THA), Eastern FC (HKG)Group G: Bangkok United (THA), Selangor FC (MAS), Lion City Sailors FC (SGP), Persib Bandung (IDN)Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR), BG Pathum United (THA), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), Tampines Rovers FC (SGP). (ANI)
Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
AFC Champions League Two: FC Goa to face Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, Mohun Bagan drawn in group C
Kuala Lumpur: As the draw for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 was unveiled at AFC House on Friday, FC Goa have found themselves in the same group as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. FC Goa, winners of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, are placed in Group D with Al Nassr Club (Saudi Arabia), Al Zawra'a SC (Iraq) and FC Istiklol (Tajikistan). The Gaurs sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie. FC Goa's opponents, Al Nassr, are the third-placed team from the Saudi Pro League 2024-25, Al Zawra'a SC are the Iraq Stars League 2024-25 runners-up, and FC Istiklol are the Tajikistan Higher League 2024 champions. On the other hand, the 2024-25 ISL Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are drawn in Group C alongside Sepahan SC (Iran), Al Hussein SC (Jordan) and Ahal FC (Turkmenistan). This is Mohun Bagan SG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier men's club competition, which was rebranded from the AFC Cup to the AFC Champions League Two last season. FC Goa will play continental football for the second time, having represented India in the 2021 AFC Champions League. Mohun Bagan SG's opponents, Sepahan SC, are the Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25 runners-up, while Al Hussein SC are the Jordanian Pro League 2024-25 champions, and Ahal FC are the runners-up of the Ýokary Liga 2024. The 32 teams - 16 each from the East and West Regions - were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September 16. The Group Stage is scheduled to conclude on December 24 before moving into the Round of 16 between February 10-19, 2026. The quarter-finals and semi-finals are set for March 3-12 and April 7-15, respectively, with the final pencilled in for May 16, 2026. Draw result: Group A: Al Wasl FC (UAE), Esteghlal FC (IRN), Al Muharraq SC (BHR), Al Wehdat (JOR) Group B: Al Ahli SC (QAT), PFC Andijon (UZB), FC Arkadag (TKM), Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN), Al Hussein (JOR), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND), Ahal FC (TKM) Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA), Al Zawraa SC (IRQ), FC Istiklol (TJK), FC Goa (IND) Group E: Beijing FC (CHN), Macarthur FC (AUS), Tai Po FC (HKG), Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN), Nam Dinh FC (VIE), Ratchaburi FC (THA), Eastern FC (HKG) Group G: Bangkok United (THA), Selangor FC (MAS), Lion City Sailors FC (SGP), Persib Bandung (IDN) Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR), BG Pathum United (THA), Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI), Tampines Rovers FC (SGP)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
AFC Champions League Two 2025-26: Who will Mohun Bagan face in the group stage?
The AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 draw was completed on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, with Mohun Bagan Super Giant being placed in Group C. The Kolkata side qualified directly for the group stage of the competition after winning the League Shield last season. This is MBSG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier men's club competition, which was rebranded from the AFC Cup to the AFC Champions League Two last season Who will Mohun Bagan Super Giant face in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage? GROUP C Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) Al Hussein (JOR) Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND) Ahal FC (TKM) *The top two teams from each group will qualify for the round of 16. Sepahan SC is the Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25 runner-up, while Al Hussein SC is the Jordanian Pro League 2024-25 champion, and Ahal FC is the runner-up of the Ýokary Liga 2024. Mohun Bagan Super Giant's matchdays for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage: Matchday 1: September 16 – September 18 Matchday 2: September 30 – October 2 Matchday 3: October 21 – October 23 Matchday 4: November 4 – November 6 Matchday 5: November 25 – November 27 / October 28 – October 29 (Matches of BHR Clubs) Matchday 6: December 23 – December 24 The round of 16 is set to be held from February 10–19, 2026, the quarterfinals from March 3–12, the semifinals from April 7–15, and the final is scheduled to be played on May 16, 2026.
