Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to start their AFC Champions League Two marketing campaign on Tuesday after they host Turkmenistan’s Ahal FK on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, as per the official web site of the Indian Super League (ISL).
The Kolkata giants will likely be that includes in Asia’s second-tier competitors for the second successive season, having booked their place by efficiently defending the ISL Shield final season. The Mariners completed with 56 factors from 24 matches within the ISL, eight away from second-placed FC Goa, to safe a direct berth in ACL Two.
Their Durand Cup run ended within the quarter-finals final month with a 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals East Bengal FC. However, reinforcements have since arrived within the type of Brazilian ahead Robson Robinho and defender Mehtab Singh. The duo joins full-back Tekcham Abhishek Singh and winger Kiyan Nassiri, who has additionally returned to the membership, as the brand new recruits for the season. With added depth to an already star-studded squad, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to mount a powerful problem in Asia and intention for a deeper run this time.
Their first hurdle will likely be Ahal FK, one of the vital constant sides in Turkmenistan’s Yokary Liga. Ahal FK reached the group stage through the playoffs, defeating Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ Tursunzoda 2-1, and presently sit second of their home league. Known for his or her resilience and direct method, they may pose a difficult take a look at for the Mariners within the Group C opener.
Looking forward to Mohun Bagan’s AFC Champions League Two opener towards Ahal FK on Tuesday, former India footballer Bhaichung Bhutia mentioned, ‘I believe we now have massive hopes in Mohun Bagan. I believe Mohun Bagan has been one group that has been very persistently performing in ISL, and I hope this 12 months they are going to be one group that may take Indian soccer not less than to a great Asian degree competitors. We have a great hope that Mohun Bagan will carry out.’
The different match in Group C will see Jordan’s Al-Hussein SC host Iranian powerhouse Sepahan S.C. on Tuesday. (ANI)
