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Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- 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
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
When will FC Goa face Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two group stage?
Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Goa will host Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr on October 22 while the Gaurs will travel to Saudi Arabia for the away fixture on November 5. On Friday, both sides were drawn in Group D for the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two group stage with the other two teams being Al Zawraa SC and FC Istiklol. FC Goa will play in a continental tournament for the second time, after competing in the AFC Champions League 2021. It secured a place in the playoff round after winning the Super Cup in May. FC Goa's AFC Champions League Two group stage fixtures September 17 - FC Goa (H) vs Al Zawraa SC October 1 - FC Istiklol vs FC Goa (A) October 22 - FC Goa (H) vs Al Nassr FC November 5 - Al Nassr vs FC Goa (A) November 26 - Al Zawraa SC vs FC Goa (A) December 24 - FC Goa (H) vs FC Istiklol
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Cristiano's Al Nassr to face FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage
NEW DELHI: FC Goa has been placed in Group D as the draw for AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 16. Captained by Ronaldo, the Portuguese five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Al Nassr failed to qualify for AFC Champions League Elite after finishing third in the Saudi Pro League. They are now clubbed in Group D of ACL 2, along with FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC of Iraq and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan. The draw for the tournament was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. FC Goa are the Super Cup 2025 winners and semifinalists in the ISL 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. The tournament will be played in home and away format. But, it is difficult to know just yet whether Ronaldo will play in India in FC Goa's home match.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Cristiano Ronaldo in India? After Lionel Messi, Portuguese football superstar might play against FC Goa in AFC Champions League 2
FC Goa is set to clash with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2, marking their second continental appearance. The draw places them alongside Al Zawraa SC and FC Istiklol, with the tournament running from September 16 to December 24. Mohun Bagan Super Giant will also participate in Group C. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Lionel Messi in India Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indian Super League team FC Goa is set to face superstar Cristiano Ronaldo 's Al Naser of Saudi Arabia in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2, the continent's second tier club competition, beginning September Naser is captained by Ronaldo , the Portuguese five-time Ballon d'Or winner, but failed to qualify for AFC Champions League Elite after finishing third in the Saudi Pro League They are now clubbed in Group D of ACL 2, alongside FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC of Iraq and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan. The draw for the tournament was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Goa are the winners of the Super Cup 2025 and semifinalists in the ISL 2024-25 The tournament will be played in home and away format. However, it is not certain yet ifRonaldo will play in India in FC Goa's home 2023, Mumbai City FC was clubbed along Neymar Junior's Al Hilal, also of Saudi Arabia, but the Brazilian superstar did not play his club's away match at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai as he suffered an injury before the Goa secured the group stage qualification after beating Al Seeb Club of Oman 2-1 in the play-off match in Margao on Wednesday. This will be the team's second continental appearance after having represented India in the 2021 AFC Champions League (ACL), then the continent's top tier club Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the ISL 2024-25 Shield Winners, will play in Group C alongside Sepahan SC of Iran, Al Hussein SC of Jordan and Ahal FC of will be Mohun Bagan SG's eighth appearance in Asia's second-tier club competition, which was earlier called AFC teams, 16 each in the West and the East Zone, have been divided into eight groups of four each. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Round of 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, Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12, promoter of the event Satadru Dutta said on will be the first stop in Messi's whirlwind trip named 'GOAT Tour of India 2025', followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New might be accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets among others but Dutta refused to divulge any visit will feature masterclass with children in each city, aimed at inspiring the next generation of Indian will land in Kolkata on the night of December 12 and spend two days and one night in his longest stop on the December 13 schedule begins with a meet-and-greet in the morning, which will also feature a special food and tea festival.
News18
3 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)
