Al Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club led by Cristiano Ronaldo, has announced the departure of their Portuguese coach Luis Castro. This comes after a disappointing start to the AFC Champions League Elite campaign and a lackluster domestic season. Castro is the third coach to leave the club since Ronaldo’s arrival in early 2023.
The first edition of the AFC Champions League Elite kicks off with Saudi Arabian clubs boasting star power like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Riyad Mahrez. The Saudi Pro League, bolstered by significant investment, aims to dominate Asian football. The tournament format has undergone changes, making it more competitive and lucrative, with a $10 million prize for the winner.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) Shield winners, will face Al-Wakrah SC of Qatar, Iran’s Tractor FC, and FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two. The tournament features 32 clubs divided into eight groups with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. East Bengal FC, the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup champion, lost its Champions League Two qualifying round match and will now compete in the AFC Challenge League.
East Bengal FC is set to make a triumphant return to the AFC Champions League after a nine-year hiatus, facing Altyn Asyr on Wednesday in a preliminary match. The Kolkata-based club secured their spot after winning the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 and will be looking to make their mark on the continental stage.
East Bengal FC, the Kolkata giant, will face Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan in a crucial preliminary round match of the AFC Champions League 2 on August 14th. A victory against Altyn Asyr will secure their spot in the group stage of the prestigious Asian competition. This is East Bengal’s chance to make their mark on the continental stage after securing a berth through their Super Cup victory.
East Bengal FC, after winning the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, is set to return to the continental stage with a preliminary round match against Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr in the AFC Champions League 2. The match will take place on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The club has made several key signings, including Anwar Ali, whose transfer from rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant sparked controversy. However, Ali’s registration for the match is still pending, and he is unlikely to be available for the game.
East Bengal, a legendary Indian club, is back on the Asian football stage after a nine-year absence. They will face Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr in the AFC Champions League 2 Prelims on August 14th, aiming for a spot in the group stage. This marks a significant return for the Red and Gold, who last participated in an AFC competition in 2015.
East Bengal has announced that their upcoming AFC Champions League 2 Prelims match against Altyn Asyr will be broadcast live on ZEE 24 Ghanp. Fans can now tune in to watch the crucial clash as the Kolkata giants aim to progress in the continental competition.
The AFC Champions League Elite draw, featuring a new league format, will take place on August 16 in Kuala Lumpur. The draw will see teams like Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ain FC competing in two leagues of 12 teams each. The tournament is set to begin on September 16, 2024.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant has been placed in Pot 3 for the Asian Champions League 2 (ACL 2) draw, while East Bengal will face Altyn Asyr FC in the preliminary play-off for a spot in the group stages. The AFC Champions League 2 is a new second-tier men’s tournament replacing the previous AFC Champions League and AFC Cup structure.
